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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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FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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

STEERING KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM MAINTENANCE

STEERING ARM REMOVAL, STEERING KNUCKLE REMOVAL, CLEANING AND INSPECTION, STEERING KNUCKLE

INSTALLATION, STEERING ARM INSTALLATION, END PLAY TEST, AND TURN ANGLE SCREW ADJUSTMENT

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)

Inside micrometer (item 49, WP 0469 00)

Outside micrometer (item 50, WP 0469 00)

Dial indicator (item 43, WP 0469 00)

Mechanical puller kit (item 64, WP 0469 00)

1-5/16-in. socket, 3/4-in. drive

(item 101, WP 0469 00)

Wheel alignment indicator

(item 44, WP 0469 00)

Jack stands

Materials/Parts

Eight lockwashers (item 239, WP 0470 00)

Twelve lockwashers (item 202, WP 0470 00)

Four bushings (item 417, WP 0470 00)

Lubricating oil, GO 80/90

(item 25, WP 0468 00)

References

TC 9-237

WP 0021 00

Equipment Condition

Parking brake set and wheels chocked

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

Battery ground cable disconnected

(WP 0126 00).

Front axle shaft removed (WP 0142 00).

Steering knuckle boot removed (WP 0145 00).

Tie rod removed (WP 0194 00).

Drag link removed (WP 0195 00).