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 531 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
7-4. UNIVERSAL JOINT MAINTENANCE (Contd)
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.
1. Clean all parts with drycleaning
solvent and dry with clean rag.
2. Inspect yokes (2) for breaks, cracks, and bends. Replace yokes (2) if damaged.
3. Inspect snapring grooves (1) for damage. Replace yoke flange (10) or yoke (2) if damaged.
4. Inspect shafts (3) for bends, cracks, damaged threads (5), and splines (4). Replace shaft (3) if
damaged.
5. Inspect bearings (6) in bearing cap (2) (TM 9-214). Replace U-joint if damaged.
1. C-ring and snapring type:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
7-12
Apply thick film of GM grease to bearing caps (7) to hold bearings (6) in place during assembly.
Install four new rubber seals (13) on spider cross journals (14).
Install spider cross journals (14) in yoke flange (10). Press two bearing caps (7) into yoke flange
loops (11).
Ensure C-ring grooves (12) of both bearing caps (7) are visible under yoke flange (10) and install
two new C-rings (8) in grooves (12) of two bearing caps (7).
Ensure snapring groove (1) in outside edge of both yoke loops (11) are visible. Install two new
snaprings (16).
NOTE
Aline marks on yokes before assembling bearing caps in shaft yoke.
Position yoke (2) on spider cross journals (14), and install two bearing Caps (7), new snap-
rings (16), or C-rings (8).
Install lubrication fitting (15) on spider cross (9).
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