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:

30

Annually

Annually

Semiannually

Rear

suspension

(Contd)

Frame and

crossmembers

d.

Test spring seat bushing by placing

jack under torque rods (1) and raise

vehicle until springs (3) are raised off

wear pad (7) but not touching spring

bracket (6). Position prybar between

U-bolt saddle (4) and lifting pin (5).

Pull up on prybar. If there is play,

inspect bushings for damage or adjust

as necessary.

NOTE

Use caution not to lose the detent ball

and spring when removing/installing the

pin.

e.

Remove lifting pin (6). Clean and

lubricate with GAA and re-install.

a.

Using a .001 in. (0.025 mm) thick

feeler gauge, check for space between

rivet head and riveted frame member.

Penetration of the feeler gauge

between rivet and riveted member is

reason to suspect the riveted

connection and/or rivet should be

replaced.

a.

Rivets are

missing or loose.

1

8

7

7

6

5

3

1

4

4