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

9-5. WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT

This task covers:

Wheel Bearing Adjustment

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

All

REFERENCES (TM)

TM 9-2320-361-10

TM 9-2320-361-20P

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Wheels chocked (TM 9-2320-361-10).

Front axle shaft flange removed (para. 7-10).

Rear axle shaft removed (para. 7-11).

Wheel Bearing Adjustment

Wheel must turn freely prior to wheel bearing adjustment.

Adjustment procedures for front and rear wheel bearings are the

same.

1. Bend tabs back on adjusting nut washer (2) and remove outer adjusting nut (1) and washer (2).

2. Turn wheel, tighten inner adjusting nut (3) 50 lb-ft (68 NŽm), then back off nut (3) 1/16 to 1/4 turn.

3. Install adjusting nut washer (2) and outer adjusting nut (1). Tighten nut (1) 100-200 lb-ft

(136-272 NŽm).

4. Bend tabs on adjusting nut washer (2) down, over inner and outer adjusting nuts (3) and (1).

FOLLOW-ON TASKS:

Install rear axle shaft (para. 7-11).

Install front axle shaft flange (para. 7-10).

Adjust service brake (para. 8-8).

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