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2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 2

AUGUST 2006

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FRONT AND REAR AXLE BREATHER MAINTENANCE (Contd)

REMOVAL

NOTE

This procedure is for all axles.

Remove breather (1) from axle housing (2).

CLEANING

WARNING

Skysol 100 solvent is combustible; DO NOT use or store near

heat, sparks, flame, or other ignition sources. Use mechanical

ventilation whenever product is used in a confined space,

heated above ambient temperatures, or agitated. Keep

container sealed when not in use.

Contact with Skysol 100 may cause skin irritation. Use

chemical-resistant gloves. In case of skin contact, remove any

contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and

water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Eye contact

may cause irritation, tearing, or blurring of vision. Use face

shield or goggles when eye contact may occur. In case of eye

contact, flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15

minutes or until irritation subsides. Inhalation may cause

irritation to upper respiratory passages. DO NOT have food or

drink in the vicinity. Failure to comply may result in injury to

personnel.

Clean breather (1) in Skysol 100 and dry with clean rag.

INSTALLATION

1.

Install breather (1) in axle housing (2).

2.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

3.

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

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