TM-9-2320-361-34
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MAY 1992
TM-9-2320-361-34 - Page 287 of 764
TM 9-2320-361-34
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13-3. FRAME ALINEMENT INSPECTION (Contd)
NOTE
●
Any loose or missing cross member rivets, loose or
broken
crossmembers, or damaged frame rails must be repaired prior to
inspection.
●
Ensure inspection
procedure
is
performed
on
a
flat level
surface.
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a. Frame Leveling
1.
Drive truck into inspection position from a 12 ft (3.7 m) straight line of travel. Apply parking brake
(TM 9-2320-361-10) and chock wheels (TM 9-2320-361-10).
2.
Using tape measure, determine distance from floor (3) to bottom of front flame rails (1) in front of
crossmember (4). If one frame rail (1) is lower, use hydraulic jack and raise one side of front axle to
level frame rails (1) to within 1/8 in. (3 mm) of each other.
3. Using tape
measure,
determine
distance from floor (3) to bottom of rear frame rails (1) at cross-
member (2). If one frame rail (1) is lower, use hydraulic jack and raise one side of rear-rear axle to
level frame rails (1) to within 1/8-5/16 in. (3-8 mm) of each other.
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b.
Horizontal Bow Inspection, Frames 20 Ft (6 M) or Less
1. Tape one 8 x 10-1/2 in. (20x 27 cm) sheet of white paper to floor (3) under each end of frame
crossmembers (6) and in front of crossmember (4) where attached to frame rails (1).
2. Tape one 8 x 10-1/2 in. (20x 27 cm) sheet of white paper to floor (3) under each front bogie
bracket (5).
NOTE
Ensure plumb bob string is placed flat against frame rails free of
obstructions such as bolts, rivets, brackets, and rear springs. Allow
plumb bob to stop swinging before making mark on paper.
3.
Hold string with plumb bob to outside of frame rails (1), above paper, and 4 in. (10 cm) up from
bottom of frame rails (1). Accurately locate point of paper directly below plumb bob.
4.
Carefully mark spot on each paper directly below plumb point.
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