TM-9-2320-361-20

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

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d. Vertical Drivechain Cover Removal

1. Remove nut (1) and lockwasher (13) from stud (11). Discard lockwasher (13).

2. Remove screw (2), lockwasher (3), washer (4), bushing (5), and cover (12) from gear (6). Discard

lockwasher (3).

1. Check freeplay by pushing up at midpoint of drivechain. Acceptable freeplay is 0.5 in. (1.27 cm).

NOTE

If freeplay is acceptable, proceed to subtask f. If freeplay is

unacceptable, perform steps 2 through 4.

2. To adjust freeplay, loosen nut (7) and screw (10).

3. Hold shaft (9) and turn eccentric bushing (8) until freeplay is 0.5 in. (1.27 cm).

4. Tighten nut (7) and screw (10).

1. Install cover (12) on gear (6) with bushing (5), washer (4), new lockwasher (3), and screw (2).

2. Install new lockwasher (13) and nut (1) on stud (11).

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