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
TM-9-2320-361-24-1 - Page 152 of 1176
TM 9-2320-361-24-1
0008 00
0008 00-24
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS TROUBLESHOOTING - DIRECT SUPPORT (Contd)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. EXCESSIVE PLAY IN
STEERING
1. Check steering gear knuckle
condition for defects.
2. Check steering gear condition for
defects. Inspect for excessive play
(WP 0193 00).
See WP 0008 00, table 7,
malfunction 4.
1. If steering gear play is excessive,
adjust (WP 0193 00).
2. If steering gear play remains
excessive, repair or replace
(WP 0192 00 and WP 0458 00).
2. STEERING GEAR
LEAKING OIL
Check oil and verify location.
1. If oil leak is at cover gasket,
replace gasket (WP 0458 00).
2. If oil leak is at pitman shaft oil
seal, disassemble steering gear
and inspect pitman shaft and
bushing (WP 0458 00). Replace
defective components.
3. STEERING WHEEL
HARD TO TURN
Check front axle for defective
steering knuckle bushings
(WP 0150 00).
Replace defective steering knuckle
bushings if defective (WP 0150 00).
Table 8. Steering Gear Troubleshooting Procedures.
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. INOPERATIVE
POWER TAKEOFF
(TRANSMISSION
DRIVEN)
1. Check power takeoff. Engage
power takeoff and visually confirm
output propeller shaft rotation.
2. Visually inspect transmission
power takeoff drive gear for
damage.
If propeller shaft is not rotating, but
PTO is in engaged position, remove
transmission (WP 0131 00) with
PTO. Remove and inspect PTO.
Repair (WP 0464 00) or replace
(WP 0349 00).
If drive gear is damaged, repair
(WP 0464 00).
2. INOPERATIVE
POWER TAKEOFF
(TRANSFER DRIVEN)
If power takeoff is inoperable,
replace (WP 0348 00) or repair
(TM 9-2520-246-34-1). Engage and
visually confirm output propeller
shaft rotation.
1. If transfer case half is defective,
replace (WP 0138 00) or repair
(TM 9-2520-246-34-1).
2. If PTO is defective, replace
(WP 0348 00) or repair
(TM 9-2520-246-34-1).
Table 9. Power Takeoff (PTO) Troubleshooting Procedures.
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