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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FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

FRONT AXLE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

All

Tools and Special Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit

(item 116, WP 0469 00)

Torque wrench, 3/4-in. drive

(item 137, WP 0469 00)

Hydraulic jack (item 47, WP 0469 00)

Jack stands

Materials/Parts

Eight lockwashers (item 238, WP 0470 00)

Lubricating oil, GO 80/90

(item 25, WP 0468 00)

Personnel Required

Two

References

WP 0020 00

Equipment Condition

Parking brake set and wheels chocked

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

Battery ground cable disconnected

(WP 0126 00).

Front wheels removed (WP 0186 00).

Front propeller shaft removed (WP 0139 00).

Drag link removed (WP 0195 00).

Brake line removed at tee fitting on front axle

(WP 0175 00).

Front shock absorbers removed (WP 0160 00).