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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SERVICE BRAKE BLEEDING (Contd)

PRESSURE TANK METHOD (Contd)

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If all wheel cylinders (14) need to be bled, start with wheel cylinder farthest from air-hydraulic

cylinder (18) and progressively go in distance sequence to wheel cylinder (18) nearest to air

hydraulic cylinder (18). Tighten wheel cylinder bleeder screws (15) 10–15 lb-ft (14–20 N

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18.

When finished bleeding hydraulic system, turn valve (13) off and disconnect female quick

disconnect coupling (12) on tank hose (11) from male quick-disconnect coupling (8) and adapter

plug (9).

19.

Remove adapter plug (9) with male quick-disconnect coupling (8) and install filler plug (5) and

adapter (4) in master cylinder (6). Tighten filler plug (5) 15–20 lb-ft (2–27 N

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m).

20.

Connect vent line (3) to adapter (4).

21.

Remove bleeder tank (10) from cab. Follow equipment manufacturer instructions for placing

bleeder tank (10) in storage.

22.

Close access door (1) and install new screw-assembled lockwasher (7).

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