TM-9-2320-386-10
2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); OPERATOR’S MANUAL
JANUARY 1996
TM-9-2320-386-10 - Page 59 of 223
Table 2-2. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Contd).
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO
CHECK/
SERVICE
PROCEDURE
NOT FULLY
MISSION
CAPABLE IF:
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13
During
Suspen-
Check for excessive bouncing and
Operation
sion
swaying.
(Contd)
14
Power
assist
steering
a.
Check steering for smooth
a.
Steering wheel
response to turning. If steering wheel
jerks in the opposite
suddenly jerks in the opposite direction
direction turned.
turned, stop vehicle immediately and
notify your supervisor.
b.
Check for unusual free play,
b.
Steering action is
wandering, binding, or shimmy.
loose or binds, or
steering is inopertive
(unless inoperative
power assist causes
binding).
15
Central
tire
inflation
system
a.
Turn ECU switch (1) on and check
display on ECU (2). Ensure tires deflate
and inflate to the correct tire pressure
for the terrain condition selected.
WARNING
The sudden jerking of the steer-
ing wheel in the opposite direc-
tion turned indicates air lines at
the power assist cylinder have
been crossed. Stop vehicle imme-
diately and notify your supervi-
sor. Failure to do this may result
in injury to personnel.
NOTE
• Check CTIS with engine oper-
ating at 1300 RPM.
• If CTIS is inoperative, the unit
may be turned off and tires
manually inflated or deflated
to desired pressure. If pres-
sure other than highway set-
ting is selected, operator must
observe speed/pressure limita-
tions displayed in the cab.
NOTE
• Steering will seem as if it is
binding if power assist is
inoperative.
• If binding is caused by inop-
erative power assist, vehicle
is still mission capable.
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