TM-9-2320-361-24-2

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 2 OF 2

AUGUST 2006

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DISCHARGE VALVE REPAIR (Contd)

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6

4

5

9

7

4

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8

3

1

10

2

CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Contd)

9.

Inspect stem (5) for cracks, scoring, damaged threads, or wear. Replace if damaged or worn.

10.

Inspect cam (6) for wear at stem hole and curved driving surface. Replace if worn.

11.

Inspect nut (8) for wear at stem hole and thread damage. Replace if damaged or worn.

12.

Inspect spring (4) for weak or collapsed coils. Replace if damaged.

13.

Inspect spring (4) free length. Refer to table 1, Discharge Valve Wear Limits, for measurements.

Replace spring (4) if worn past limits.

WARNING

Eye protection must be worn during load test of internal spring.

Failure to do so may cause injury to personnel.

NOTE

Perform step 14 for test of new or used internal spring prior to

assembly.

14.

Check load on spring (4). Spring load must be 5.5–6.4 lb-ft (7.5–8.7 N•m) when compressed to

3 in. (76.2 mm).