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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TM 9-2320-361-24-2

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AIR BRAKE ROTARY VALVE AND AIR LINE REPLACEMENT (Contd)

INSTALLATION

1.

Apply adhesive to male threads of elbows (1), (20), (23), and (32), three straight adapters (8), and

straight adapter (28).

2.

Install three straight adapters (8) on rotary valve (9).

3.

Install rotary valve (9) and clamp (10) on steering column (13) with two new lockwashers (11) and

screws (12).

4.

Install two fittings (24), lockwashers (26), and nuts (27) on firewall (25).

5.

Install elbow (32) and straight adapter (28) on fittings (24).

6.

Install air lines (35) and (29), with inserts (33) and (31), on elbow (32) and straight adapter (28).

Tighten nuts (34) and (30).

7.

Install elbows (20) and (23) on fittings (24).

8.

Install air lines (4), (16), and (17), with inserts (2), (19), and (22), on elbows (1), (20), and (23).

Tighten nuts (3), (18), and (21).

9.

Install other end of air lines (4), (16), and (17) with inserts (6), (7), and (14), on straight

adapters (8). Tighten nuts (5), (15), and (37).

10.

Install new tiedown strap (36) on air lines (16) and (17).

11.

Start engine (TM 9-2320-361-10) and check for leaks.

12.

Fill air reservoir (TM 9-2320-361-10) and check for proper operation.

13.

Lower hood and secure (TM 9-2320-361-10).

14.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

15.

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