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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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:

22

23

Annually

Semiannually

Semiannually

Semiannually

Semiannually

Semiannually

Steering gear

Steering

system

Inspect steering gear (6) for security. If

loose, tighten mounting screws to 62 lb-ft

(84 N

•

m)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

a.

Inspect steering knuckles (1), tie

rod (2), steering arm (3), drag link (4),

and pitman arm (5) for breaks, cracks,

and loose conditions. If loose, tighten.

If broken or cracked, replace parts as

necessary (WP 0150 00, WP 0194 00,

WP 0195 00, and WP 0191 00).

b.

Inspect wheel bearing for loose

conditions. If loose, adjust

(WP 0189 00).

c.

Inspect steering stops for bends and

breaks. If bent or broken, notify your

supervisor.

d.

Check steering wheel and ensure it

does not exceed more than 2.5 in.

(6.35 cm) free play.

e.

Turn steering wheel through full tange

to check for any hard steering or

binding.

a.

Steering linkage

is broken or loose.

d.

Steering wheel

exceeds 2.5 in.

(6.35 cm) free play.

e.

Steering wheel is

hard to turn or

binding.

3

2

1

6

5

4