TM-9-2320-361-20
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
OCTOBER 1991
TM-9-2320-361-20 - Page 1073 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
14-41. A-FRAME KIT REPLACEMENT (Contd)
b. Inspection
1. Inspect all metal components for bends, cracks, and breaks. Replace if damaged.
2. Inspect harness (12) and cable (9) for any fraying, breaks, and loose or missing clamps. Repair or
replace if necessary.
NOTE
If A-frame kit is not to be installed, proceed to follow-on tasks. Do
not continue to next step.
1. Install eyebolt plate (20), washer (16), and eyebolt (7) on rear cargo bed (19).
2. Install washer (16), new lockwasher (17), and new locknut (18) on eyebolt (7).
3. Install two A-frame legs (13) on shackle brackets (15) with two pins (26).
4. Insert two leg extensions (25) into A-frame legs (13), aline holes equally, and install with pins (27).
5. Install spreader tube (3) and two spreader tube studs (24) on leg extensions (25). Position spreader
tube stud (24) so ends extend equally through holes in leg extensions (25), then install two leg
spacers (9), harness (12), two washers (22), nuts (21), and new locknuts (28) on each end of spreader
tube studs (24).
6. Install cable (22), harness (12), and shackle pin (11) on shackle (10).
7. Install snatch block (4) on spreader tube (3).
8. Open snatch block (4) and install winch cable (5) on roller, then close snatch block (4).
NOTE
Assistant will help with steps 9 and 10.
9. Raise A-frame (1) towards cab (2).
10. Thread cable (9) through eyebolt (7) and install on pintle hook (8).
NOTE
A-frame must be angled at approximately 60° from horizontal. Do
not insert adjusting screws until all necessary adjustments have
been made.
11. Loosen clamp (6) at end of cable (9). Adjust until 60° angle is obtained, then tighten clamp (6).
12. Install adjusting screw (14) on each A-frame leg (13).
NOTE
Do not perform follow-on task if A-frame has been installed.
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