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 691 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
10-7. SPARE TIRE CARRIER MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
d. Assembly
b. Disassembly
e. Installation
c. Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
All (except M342A2)
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
MATERIALS/PARTS
Spare tire removed (TM 9-2320-361-10).
Four locknuts
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Four lockwashers
Wear leather gloves when handling cable.
Cotter pin
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM -2320-361-20P
a. Removal
Remove four locknuts (3), screws (1), and spare tire carrier (2) from frame (4). Discard locknuts (3).
b. Disassembly
1. Remove four nuts (10), lockwashers (11), two U-bolts (13), and ends of cable (7) from pickup
member (14). Discard lockwashers (11).
WARNING
Wear leather gloves when handling cable. Do not let cable run
through hands. Broken or rusty wires can cause injury to
personnel.
2. Remove cable (7) from shaft (8).
3. Remove cotter pin (5) from shaft (8) and remove shaft (8) from housing (6). Discard cotter pin (5).
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c. Inspection
1. Inspect housing (6) for cracks, breaks, and broken welds. Replace housing (6) if cracked, bent, or
welds are broken.
2. Inspect pickup member (14) for cracks, breaks, and loose studs (12). Replace pickup member (14) if
cracked, broken, or studs (12) are loose.
3. Inspect shaft (8) and ratchet (9) for cracks, breaks, bends, and broken teeth on ratchet (9). Replace
shaft (8) or ratchet (9) if cracked, broken, bent, or teeth are broken on ratchet (9).
4. Inspect cable (7) for breaks and frays. Replace cable (7) if broken or frayed.
10-8
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