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 379 of 1176
TM 9-2320-361-24-1
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) (Contd)
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Contd).
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO CHECK/
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT NOT
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
4
5
6
Semiannually
Semiannually
Semiannually
Semiannually
Semiannually
Semiannually
Semiannually
Semiannually
Clutch
Brakes
Steering
System
Check clutch pedal (5) for 1.5–2.0 in.
(3.8–5.0 cm) free travel. If not within
limits, adjust clutch pedal (WP 0047 00).
a.
Reach a desired speed and lightly
depress brake pedal (3) with a steady
force. Vehicle should slow down
immediately and stop smoothly, without
noticeable side-pull or chatter.
b.
Check brake pedal (3) to make sure it
stops no less than 2.0 in. (5.0 cm) above
floor. If brake pedal (3) stops less than
2 in. (5.0 cm) above floor, check
brakeshoe adjustment (WP 0168 00).
c.
Check brake pedal (3) for 0.2–0.5 in.
(.06–1.25 cm) free travel. If brake pedal
adjustment is required (WP 0174 00).
d.
After stopping the vehicle, and with
transmission in drive, release brake
pedal (3). The brakes should release
immediately and without difficulty.
e.
Inspect master cylinder for leaks,
damage, and security. Tighten if loose,
or replace if leaking or damaged
(WP 0170 00).
a.
Check steering wheel (2) and make
sure it does not exceed more than 1 in.
(2.5 cm) free play.
b.
Turn steering wheel (2) through full
range and check for binding or
excessive steering. If binding or
excessive steering is noticed, refer to
WP 0193 00.
a.
Service brakes do
not operate
properly,
hydraulic or air
leaks are evident.
b.
Pedal goes within
2 in. (5 cm) of
floor.
c.
Brake pedal has
too much free
travel.
d.
Brakes do not
release.
e.
Master cylinder is
leaking or
damaged.
a.
Steering wheel
has too much free
travel.
b.
Steering is
excessive or
wheel is binding
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