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 125 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
Table 2-2. Mechanical Troubleshooting (Contd).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Step 3. Inspect pitman arm, drag link, steering arm, steering knuckles, and tie-rod ends for
looseness or damage.
a. Replace loose or damaged parts (paras. 9-8, 9-9, 9-10, and 9-11). If steering arm or
knuckle is damaged, notify your supervisor.
b. Reset correct toe-in (para. 9-7).
Step 4. Inspect wheel bearings for proper adjustment and damage (malfunction 38, step 4). Raise
wheel off ground. Use prybar to check for excessive play.
a. Adjust wheel bearings (para. 9-5).
b. If damaged, replace wheel bearings (para. 9-3).
Step 5. To adjust steering gear, refer to para. 9-9.
If play in steering continues, notify your supervisor.
END OF TESTING!
40. STEERING WHEEL HARD TO TURN
Step 1. Inspect pitman arm, drag link, steering, and tie-rod ends for binding, damage, or lack of
lubrication.
a. If bent or damaged, replace (paras. 9-8, 9-9, 9-10, and 9-11). If steering arm is damaged,
notify your supervisor.
b. If binding, lubricate (LO 9-2320-209-12-1).
Step 2. Inspect steering knuckles for binding. Raise front wheels off ground. Disconnect drag link
at pitman arm (paras. 9-8 and 9-11). Turn wheels to determine binding. If steering
knuckles are binding, notify your supervisor.
Step 3. Inspect springs for looseness.
If loose, tighten U-bolts 190-230 lb-ft (258-312 N·m).
Step 4. Check front tires for proper inflation.
Adjust tire pressure as necessary (TM 9-2320-361-10).
Step 5. Check for improper toe-in adjustment.
Adjust toe-in if necessary (para. 9-7).
END OF TESTING!
41. VEHICLE WANDERS OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Step 5.
Check front tires for proper inflation.
Adjust tire pressure as necessary (TM 9-2320-361-10).
Check front tires for uneven tire wear. If tire wear is evident, check toe-in.
Adjust toe-in if necessary (para. 9-7).
Check for dragging brakes. Raise front wheels off ground. Spin wheels by hand, wheels
should turn with slight drag when properly adjusted.
If brakes require adjustment, refer to para. 8-8.
Check wheel bearings for proper adjustment and damage (malfunction 38). Raise wheel off
ground. Use pry bar to check for excessive play.
a. Adjust wheel bearings (para. 9-5).
b. If damaged, replace wheel bearings (para. 9-3 or 9-4).
Check steering gear for loose mounting screws.
If mounting screws are loose, tighten 62-68 lb-ft (84-92 N·m).
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