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:

24

25

Semiannually

Biennially

Semiannually

Annually

Semiannually

Annually

Front end

alignment

Front axle

Check front end alignment. Correct toe-in

is .13 ± .06 in. (3.2 ± 1.6 mm). Adjust

toe-in if incorrect (WP 0190 00).

a.

Inspect axle housings for cracks that

may cause leaks. If axle housing is

cracked, replace axle (WP 0148 00).

b.

Check fittings and plugs for leaks. If

loose, tighten (WP 0020 00).

c.

Remove breather valves and clean

(WP 0144 00).

d.

Inspect axle housings for leaks at

differential housing and pinion seal. If

leaking, replace seal (WP 0149 00).

e.

Inspect axle flange (7) for leaks. If

leaking, tighten loose screws

60–80 lb-ft (81–108 N

•

m).

d.

Axle flange is

leaking.

7

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