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 57 of 764
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para. 2-8.
para. 2-9.
para. 2-10.
TM 9-2815-210-34-2-2
TM 9-2320-361-34
CAUTIO N
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Do not allow lubricating oil to contact the surface on engine block
where cylinder head gasket bonds. Cylinder head gasket may
become contaminated with oil and fail to seal on engine block and
cylinder head.
Apply a thin coat of new engine oil on threads of fourteen
studs (5) and nuts (1) facings.
Locate point (11) on new gasket (3) approximately 2 in. (51 mm) above edge (13). Begin at
point (11) and apply a thin, uniform coat of sealing compound approximately 0.5 in, (12.7 mm) wide
along edge (13) on both sides of gasket (3) until reaching point (12) as shown.
CAUTION
Do not bind cylinder head against studs during installation.
Bending of studs may cause cylinder head misalinement to guide
pins. Cylinder head cannot be installed on engine block when this
condition exists.
Install new gasket (3) and cylinder head
(2)
on fourteen studs (5) and engine block (4) with fourteen
washers (10) and nuts (1).
NOTE
If studs rotate when torquing nuts, remove cylinder
head (task a)
and
replace or repair studs (para. 2-10).
Tighten fourteen nuts (1) to 40 lb-ft (54 N.m) in torque sequence shown.
a. Using torque sequence, tighten nuts (1) to 80 lb-ft (109 N.m).
b. Using torque sequence, tighten nuts (1) to 110 lb-ft (149 N.m).
c. Using torque sequence, tighten nuts (1) to 130 lb-ft (176 N.m).
Install lifting bracket (9) and bracket (6) on cylinder head (2) with two new lockwashers (7) and
screws (8).
Install intake and exhaust manifolds (para. 3-17).
Install and adjust rocker arms and pushrods
(para. 3-7).
NOTE
Do not apply sealing compound on rocker arm cover gasket at this
time.
Install rocker arm cover and gasket (para. 3-6).
Install fuel injector nozzles and holders (para. 5-2).
Install air intake tube and cap (TM 9-2320-361-20).
Connect battery ground cable (TM 9-2320-361-20).
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