TM-9-2320-361-10

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 1988

TM-9-2320-361-10 - Page 303 of 392

TM 9-2320-361-10

3-14. WHEELS AND TIRES (Contd)

d. Jacking Procedure.

(1) Raising Vehicle.

WARNING

Do not work under vehicle that is supported by jack only.

Jack may slip, causing vehicle to fall, and result in injury or

death to personnel.

NOTE

This task is shown for the right front wheel only, but is the

same for all wheels.

(a)

Park truck on level ground with engine off, parking brake applied, and

wheels chocked.

(b)

Remove hydraulic jack (6) and handle (3) from toolbox.

(c)

If ground is soft, place wood block (5) on ground under axle housing (2)

and position hydraulic jack (6) on wood block (5).

(d)

Turn jack screw (7) until it is completely extended.

(e)

Turn bleeder valve (4) clockwise with slotted end of jack handle (3) until

it stops.

(f)

Insert jack handle (3) in hydraulic jack (6) and move handle up and

down until wheel (1) has been raised off ground.

(2) Lowering Vehicle.

(a)

Turn bleeder valve (4) slowly counterclockwise with slotted end of jack

handle (3), and wheel (1) will gently lower to ground.

(b)

Remove hydraulic jack (6) and handle (3) from under axle housing (2)

and place in toolbox.

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