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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FLEXIBLE HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE MODIFICATION (Contd)

INSTALLATION

1.

Loosen brake cylinder inlet connector (17) and rotate 180° (1/2 turn) so that inlet connector (17) is

toward rear of vehicle. Tighten brake cylinder inlet connector (17).

2.

Install new, altered bracket (10) on axle housing (11) with two new screw-assembled

lockwashers (9).

3.

Install new, longer flexible hydraulic brake line (16) to inlet connector (17), and other end to new,

altered bracket (10) with new nut (13).

4.

Install brake line (12) to brake line (16).

5.

Install new spring plate (6) on steering arm (18) with new lockwasher (5) and nut (4). Tighten

nut (4) to 130–167 lb-ft (176–227 N

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m).

6.

Install new clamp (15) and spring (8) on new, long flexible hydraulic brake line (16) with screw (7)

and new locknut (14).

7.

Connect new spring (8) on spring plate (6).

8.

Install steering guard (1) on steering arm (18) with two new lockwashers (3) and nuts (2). Tighten

nuts (2) 130–167 lb-ft (176–227 N

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m).

9.

Fill master cylinder (WP 0020 00).

10.

Bleed service brakes (WP 0172 00).

11.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

12.

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

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