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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FRONT AXLE SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINT MAINTENANCE (Contd)

INSTALLATION

1.

Lubricate U-joint (5) (WP 0020 00). Coat splines (3) and (6) with GO 80/90 oil.

2.

Install thick thrust washer (7) on shaft (10) with tapered side of thrust washer (7) facing

U-joint (5).

3.

Carefully slide axle shaft (10) into axle housing (9) and seat splines (6) in differential.

4.

Install thin thrust washer (2) on shaft (4) with tapered side of thrust washer (2) facing U-joint (5).

5.

Run l/8 in. x l/8 in. (3.2 mm x 3.2 mm) bead of sealing compound on inside surface of deflector (15)

just inside of stud circle.

6.

Apply sealing compound on studs (14).

7.

Install spindle (1) on shaft (4) and seat on studs (14) of knuckle (8).

8.

Install brake plate (13) and deflector (15) on spindle (1) and studs (14) of knuckle (8) with twelve

new lockwashers (16) and nuts (17). Tighten nuts (17) 25–35 lb-ft (34–48 N

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m).

9.

Install spring (11) on brakeshoe (12).

10.

Install hose connector (19) on back of wheel cylinder (18) with two new washers (21) and

screw (20).

11.

Bleed brakes (WP 0172 00).

12.

Install front hubs and drums (WP 0187 00).

13.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

14.

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