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

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TM 9-2320-361-20
Table 2-2. Mechanical Troubleshooting (Contd).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTlVE ACTION
SUSPENSION
46. NOISY SUSPENSION
Step 1. Inspect leaf springs for damage.
If damaged, replace (para. 7-12 or 7-16).
Step 2. Check front spring shackles and steering linkage for lack of lubrication. If lubrication is
required, refer to LO 9-2320-209-12-1.
Step 3. Check rear spring seat pads for wear.
If springs are rubbing against spring seat bracket, replace spring seat pads (para. 7-21).
END OF TESTING!
47. CONTINUOUS WANDERING OR SWAYING (POOR CONTROL)
Step 1. Inspect front leaf springs for breaks.
Replace any broken spring leafs (para. 7-13).
Step 2. Inspect shock absorbers for class II or class III leaks and damage.
Replace broken or leaking shocks (para. 7-20).
Step 3. Inspect spring U-bolts for looseness or damage.
a. If U-bolts are loose, tighten 190-230 lb-ft (260-312 N·m).
b. If U-bolts are damaged, replace (para. 7-12).
Step 4. Check steering system (malfunction 39).
END OF TESTING!
48. VEHICLE SAGS
Step 1. Inspect leaf springs for breaks or damage.
Replace any leaf springs that may cause the vehicle to sag (para. 7-12 or 7-16).
Step 2. Inspect front leaf spring shackles for breaks or worn bushings.
Replace any broken or worn shackles (para. 7-13).
END OF TESTING!
WINC H
49. WINCH INOPERATIVE
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Step 4.
Check transmission power takeoff linkage when front winch is inoperative and/or power
divider linkage when rear winch (M764) is inoperative for bends, breaks, or improper
adjustment.
a. If PTO linkage is bent, broken, or out of adjustment, replace or adjust (para. 13-20).
b. If power divider linkage is bent, broken, or out of adjustment, replace or adjust
(para. 13-23).
Check front winch driveshaft for broken or missing shearpin. If shearpin is broken or
missing, refer to TM 9-2320-361-10.
Check front winch propeller shaft for breaks.
If propeller shaft is broken, replace (para. 13-6).
Check front winch cable for bends and kinks.
If winch cable is broken or kinked, replace (para. 13-3).
END OF TESTING!
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