TM-9-2320-209-34-2-1

2½-TON, 6X6, M44A1 AND M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT LEVEL; VOLUME 2 OF 2; PART 1 OF 3

MAY 1981

TM-9-2320-209-34-2-1 - Page 431 of 770

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1.

Measure

2.

Measure

3.

Measure

4.

Measure

NOTE

Readings must be within limits given in table 10-3. The

letter L shows a loose fit.

If readings are not within

given limits, throw part away and get a new one.

fit of shaft splines (1) in drive flange (2).

diameter of outer shaft journal (3).

diameter of inner shaft journal (4).

diameter of drive balls (5).

NOTE

Drive balls (5) are 0.001, 0.002, and 0.003 inch under-

size and 0.001, 0.002, and 0.003 inch oversize.

END OF TASK

Table 10-3. Front Axle Shaft and Ball-type Universal Joint Wear Limits

Index

Number

1 and 2

3

4

10-32

Size and Fit

of New Parts

Item/Point of Measurement (inches)

Spline shaft fit in drive flange

0.004 L

Outer shaft journal diameter 1.667 to 1.670

Wear

Limits

(inches)

0.010 L

0.005

0.003