TM-9-2320-361-34

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

MAY 1992

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TM 9-2320-361-34

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FRAME ALINEMENT INSPECTION

(Contd)

I

d. Frame Squareness

1. Locate and clean two front grease fittings (2) on right and

left

front spring shackles (1).

2. Tape an 8 x 10-1/2 in. (20x 27 cm) sheet of white paper to floor (4) under right and left front spring

shackles (1).

NOTE

Ensure plumb bob is placed toward front of truck on both right and

left grease fittings. If not, inaccurate measurement of frame

squareness will result.

3. Place string over grease fitting (2) on right front spring shackle (1) with plumb bob toward front of

truck. Lower plumb bob and locate a point on paper below spring shackle (1).

NOTE

Do not mark paper until plumb bob has stopped swinging and is

close to, but not touching, paper.

4. Carefully mark spot (3) on paper directly below plumb bob point.

5. Place one edge of square (7) along horizontal line (6) used to measure horizontal bow on right side of

truck and other edge of square (7) touching plumb bob mark (3).

6. Stretch string along edge of square (7) to left side of truck. Allow string to extend 6 in. (15 cm)

beyond left horizontal line (5). Tape or secure string to floor (4).

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