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:

26

27

Semiannually

Annually

Annually

Semiannually

Semiannually

Front

suspension

Brake system

a.

Inspect springs (1) and shackles (3) for

cracks, breaks, and security. If spring

U-bolts (2) are loose, tighten 190–230

lb-ft (258–312 N

•

m). If cracked or

broken, replace (WP 0153 00).

b.

Inspect shock absorbers (4) and

mounting brackets for wear, cracks,

leaks, and security. Replace leaking

shock absorbers (4) if more than class I

leak is found. If worn or cracked,

replace (WP 0160 00).

a.

Check brakeshoe (5) condition. If

brakeshoes (5) are worn beyond .328

in. (8.33 mm), replace (WP 0167 00).

b.

Inspect master cylinder (6) and wheel

cylinders (10) to make sure they are

not loose, leaking, or damaged. If loose,

tighten. If damaged, replace

(WP 0169 00 and WP 0170 00).

c.

Inspect air-hydraulic cylinder (7) to

make sure it is not loose, leaking, or

damaged. If loose, tighten. If damaged,

replace (WP 0171 00).

a.

Front springs are

broken or loose.

b.

Shock absorbers

are broken,

leaking, or loose.

b.

Master cylinder

and/or wheel

cylinders are

leaking, damaged,

or loose.

c.

Air-hydraulic

cylinder is

leaking,

damaged, or

loose.

3

1

5

4

2