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

10-4. PINTLE HOOK MAINTENANCE (Contd)

d. Pintle

Hook Latch Installation

1. Install drive pin (12) until flush with inside edge of lock (11).

2. Install spring (8) and latch (7) in lock (11) until drive pin (12) is flush with outside edge of lock (11).

3. Stake both edges of lock (11) in four places to hold drive pin (12) in place.

4. If removed, install drivescrew (15) and chain (17) on pintle hook (14) with new cotter pin (16).

5. Install lock (11) on pintle hook (14) with screw (6), slotted nut (9), and new cotter pin (10). Ensure

lock (11) and latch (7) move freely.

6. Install two grease fittings (13) and (5) in pin (12) and screw (6).

e. Pintle Hook Installation

1. Install inner bracket (3) and outer bracket (19) on rear crossmember (4) with two screws (18) and

new locknuts (20).

2. Install pintle hook (14) on crossmember (4) with washer (2), and slotted nut (1). Tighten slotted

nut (1) to obtain 0.003-0.017 in. (0.076-0.432 mm) clearance between washer (2) and inner

bracket (3).

3. Install new cotter pin (21).

FOLLOW-ON TASK: Lubricate (LO 9-2320-209-12-1).

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