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 621 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
8-21. AIRBRAKE HAND CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
All
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
MATERIALS/PARTS
Air reservoirs drained (TM 9-2320-361-10).
Two lockwashers
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Antiseize tape (Appendix C, Item 27)
Do not disconnect air lines before draining air
REFERENCES (TM)
reservoirs.
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
a. Removal
1.
2.
3.
4.
WARNING
Do not disconnect air lines before draining air reservoirs. Small
parts under pressure may shoot out with high velocity, causing
injury to personnel.
NOTE
Tag all air lines for installation.
Remove valve outlet air line (8) from adapter (9).
Remove two air supply lines (7) from two adapters (6).
Remove two screws (2), lockwashers (3), clamp (4), and hand control valve (1) from steering
column (5). Discard lockwashers (3).
Remove two adapters (6) and adapter (9) from hand control valve (1) and inspect for stripped
threads, cracks, or breaks. If cracked, broken, or threads are stripped, replace adapters (6) and (9)
and hand control valve (1).
b. Installation
NOTE
All male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape before
installation.
1. Install two adapters (6) and adapter (9) on hand control valve (1).
2. Install hand control valve (1) on steering column (5) with clamp (4), two new lockwashers (3), and
screws (2).
3. Install two air supply lines (7) on two adapters (6).
4. Install outlet air line (8) on adapter (9).
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