TM-9-2320-361-20

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

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TM 9-2320-361-20

7-8. FRONT AND REAR AXLE BREATHER MAINTENANCE

This task covers:

a. Removal

c. Installation

b. Cleaning

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

All

MATERIALS/PARTS

Drycleaning solvent (Appendix C, Item 26)

Rags (Appendix C, Item 21)

REFERENCES (TM)

TM 9-2320-361-10

TM 9-2320-361-20P

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Keep fire extinguisher nearby when using

drycleaning solvent.

a. Removal

NOTE

This procedure is for all axles.

Remove breather (1) from axle housing (2).

b. Cleaning

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.

Clean breather (1) in drycleaning solvent and dry with clean rag.

c. Installation

Install breather (1) in axle housing (2).

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