TM-9-2320-361-24-1

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 2

AUGUST 2006

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TM 9-2320-361-24-1

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TORQUE RODS REPLACEMENT (Contd)

INSTALLATION

1.

Adjust jack under tandem axle (10) until center of hole in axle bracket (11) is 7.00 ± 0.125 in.

(17.78 ± 0.317 cm) from lower edge of frame (13).

2.

Install one end of upper torque rod (21) on bracket (9) with new lockwasher (23) and nut (22).

Finger tighten nut (22).

3.

Install other end of upper torque rod (21) on axle bracket (11) with new lockwasher (12) and

nut (14). Tighten nuts (14) and (22) 175–200 lb-ft (237–271 N

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m).

4.

Install brake line (18) on upper torque rod (21) with two new tiedown straps (20).

5.

Install spring saddle (25) on spring seat (19) with two U-bolts (8), four new lockwashers (16), and

nuts (17). Tighten nuts (17) 190–220 lb-ft (258–298 N

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m).

6.

Install one end of torque rod (6) on bracket (3) with new lockwasher (4) and nut (5). Finger tighten

nut (5).

7.

Install other end of torque rod (6) on axle bracket (7) with new lockwasher (1) and nut (2). Tighten

nuts (5) and (2) 175–200 lb-ft (237–271 N

•

m).

8.

Install rear wheels (WP 0186 00).

9.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

10.

Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).