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

15-49. EARTH BORING AND POLESETTING BODY MAINTENANCE

(Contd)

b. Inspection

1. Inspect screws (10) and (3) for cracks, stripped threads, or other damage. Replace if damaged.

2. Inspect body (11) for bends, cracks, dents, or broken welds. Straighten if bent or dented (TC 9-510).

Weld breaks or cracks (TM 9-237).

3. Inspect springs (8) and (9) for wear or broken coils. Replace if worn or damaged.

c. Installation

1. Position two sills (2) on frame (3).

WARNING

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All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A

swinging or shifting load may cause injury to personnel.

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Ensure lifting capacity is greater than weight of frame. Failure to

do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.

2. Install two guide lines and chains on body (1) and attach lifting device to chains.

3. Position body (1) on frame (3) and aline holes in brackets (4) and (5).

4. Install four screws (13), springs (12), springs (11), washers (10), and new locknuts (9) on brackets (4)

of frame (3) and body (1). Tighten screws (13) until springs (12) and (11) compress to 6.375 in.

(161.93 mm).

5. Install four screws (6), washers (7), and new locknuts (8) on brackets (5) of frame (3) and body (1).

Tighten screws (6) 125-165 lb-ft (170-224 N.m).

6. Remove lifting device, chains, and guidelines.

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