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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TM 9-2320-361-24-1

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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

Semiannually

Semiannually

Transfer case

(Contd)

Wheel and tire

assemblies

b.

Inspect transfer case (3) for loose

mounting screws and nuts. If transfer

case stud nuts are loose, tighten

125–135 lb-ft (169–183 N

•

m). If

transfer case support bracket screws

and nuts are loose, tighten 65–70 lb-ft

(88–95 N

•

m).

c.

Remove transfer case breather valve

and clean (WP 0137 00).

d.

Check for response to shifting and

smoothness of operation in all gear

ranges.

a.

Check each tire for wear using tire

tread depth gauge. Tread depth should

not be less than 0.13 in. (3.18 mm) as

indicated on the tire depth gauge

(TM 9-2610-201-14). Refer to

TM 9-2610-200-14 and

TM 9-2610-201-14 for specific

instructions for matching tires and tire

rotation.

b.

Inspect wheels for cracks in welds,

surface defects, and/or malformed

parts. If damaged, replace

(WP 0186 00)

b.

Transfer case is

loose.

d.

Transfer case is

inoperative or

jumps out of gear.

a.

Tire has cuts,

gouges, cracks, or

leaks that would

cause tire failure.

Tires have

cupping which

cause erratic

steering, or worn

to within 4/32 in.

(3 mm).

b.

Wheels are

cracked or

damaged.

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3

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