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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MAIN DRIVE IDLER GEAR MAINTENANCE

(Contd)

c. Cleaning and Inspection

1.

Clean all parts (para. 2-8).

2. Inspect bearings (26) and (28) for damage (TM 9-214). Press from shaft (27) and replace if damaged.

3.

Inspect main idler gear (4) for nicks, scratches, burrs, and chipped or broken teeth. Remove nicks,

scratches, or burrs with a fine mill file. If teeth are chipped or broken, press two bearings (35) from

main idler gear (4) and replace gear (4).

4. Inspect main drive gear (25) for nicks, scratches, burrs, and chipped or broken teeth. Remove nicks,

scratches, or burrs with a fine mill file. If teeth are chipped or cracked, press main drive gear (25)

and woodruff key (32) from shaft (27) and replace woodruff key (32) and gear (25).

5. Inspect collar (14), sleeve (15), and flange (19) for damage. Remove two sleeves (15) if damaged and

press on new ones.

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