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:

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Semiannually

Semiannually

Semiannually

Rear

suspension

a.

Inspect torque rods (1) for damage and

security. Tighten if loose or replace if

damaged (WP 0162 00).

1. Place flat end of crowbar or pinch

bar between torque rod (1) and

mounting bracket (2).

2. Push on end of bar until hook end

moves 4–6 in. (101.6–152.4 mm).

3. Release pressure on bar. If torque

rod (1) does not return to original

position, replace (WP 0162 00).

b.

Inspect rear springs (3) for cracks,

breaks, and security. If spring U-bolts

(4) are loose, tighten 190–220 lb-ft

(258–298 N

•

m). If cracked or broken,

replace (WP 0157 00).

c.

Inspect front and rear spring wear

pads (8) for wear. Replace wear pads

(8) if spring (3) is rubbing against

spring bracket (7) (WP 0161 00).

a.

Torque rod is

damaged or loose.

b.

Rear springs are

broken or loose.

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