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 311 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
3-6. CRANKCASE BREATHER TUBE MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
All
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
MATERIALS/PARTS
Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-361-10).
Lockwasher
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 26)
Keep fire extinguisher nearby when using
drycleaning solvent.
REFERENCES (TM)
Compressed air source will not exceed 30 psi
TM 9-2320-361-10
(207 kPa).
TM 9-2320-361-20P
Eyeshields must be worn when cleaning with
compressed air.
1. Disconnect tube (5) and remove adapter (6) from crankcase breather tube (4).
2. Remove screw (8) and lockwasher (7) from crankcase breather tube (4) and turbocharger (9). Discard
lockwasher (7).
3. Loosen two clamps (2) and remove crankcase breather tube (4), hose (3), and two clamps (2) from
breather tube adapter (1) and turbocharger (9).
b. Cleaning and Inspection
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do so may
result in injury to personnel.
Compressed air source will not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). When
cleaning with compressed air, eyeshields must be worn. Failure to
wear eyeshields may result in injury to personnel.
Clean crankcase breather tube (4) and hose (3) with drycleaning solvent and dry with compressed air.
Remove obstructions. Replace if bent.
c. Installation
1. Install hose (3) and crankcase breather tube (4) on breather tube adapter (1) with two clamps (2).
2. Install crankcase breather tube (4) on turbocharger (9) with new lockwasher (7) and screw (8).
3. Install adapter (6) on crankcase breather tube (4), and connect tube (5) to adapter (6).
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