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

0045 00

0045 00-2

CRANKCASE BREATHER TUBE ADAPTER REPLACEMENT (Contd)

REMOVAL

1.

Loosen clamp (5) and disconnect hose (4) from crankcase breather tube adapter (3).

2.

Remove four locknuts (1), washers (2), and clamp (8) from crankcase breather tube adapter (3).

Discard locknuts (1).

3.

Remove crankcase breather tube adapter (3) and two gaskets (7) from two rocker arm covers (6).

Discard gaskets (7).

INSTALLATION

1.

Install two new gaskets (7) and crankcase breather tube adapter (3) on two rocker arm covers (6)

with clamp (8), four washers (2), and new locknuts (1). Tighten locknuts (1) 55–60 lb-in.

(6–7 N

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m).

2.

Connect hose (4) to adapter (3) and tighten clamp (5).

3.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

4.

Lower and secure hood (TM 9-2320-361-10).

5.

Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).

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