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

15-39. HORIZONTAL LEVELING WORM GEAR MAINTENANCE

(Contd)

e. Installation

NOTE

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Install all shims to previously recorded thickness.

●

When installing

worm gear,

check

that

gear

is

centered

and

teeth

mesh with worm wheel. If misalined, remove worm gear and

adjust backlash by removing or adding shims.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11.

Install new shims (10) and worm gear housing (7) on intermediate case studs (19) with four nuts (8).

Install new shims (12) and bracket (13) on intermediate case (17) with two screws (14).

Install two new safety wires (11) on intermediate case studs (19) and setscrews (6).

Install vent plug (16) on intermediate case (17).

Install two new safety wires (15) on screws (14).

Install new shims (5) and bracket (4) on worm gear housing (7) with two new lockwashers (3) and

screws (2).

Install two new lockwashers (3) and screws (20) on power leveler housing (18).

Install sprocket (1) in bracket (4) and tighten screw (9).

Install rod (26) on shifter shaft (31) with clevis pin (30) and new cotter pin (32).

Install rod (26) on power leveler housing (18) with two retaining links (28), clevis pins (29), and new

cotter pins (27).

Install handle (25), spring (24), washer (23), nut (22), and new cotter pin (21) on rod (26).

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