TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1

2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 2

MAY 2001

TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1 - Page 172 of 1078

TM 9-2320-386-24-1-1

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ITEM

NO.

INTERVAL

ITEM TO

CHECK/

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT NOT

READY/AVAILABLE

IF:

PROCEDURE

Table 1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Contd).

4

Semiannually

Brakes

a.

Reach a desired speed and lightly

a.

Service brakes

depress brake pedal (3) with a steady force. do not operate

Vehicle should slow down immediately and

properly, hydraulic

stop smoothly, without noticeable side-pull

or air leaks are

or chatter.

evident.

b.

Check brake pedal (3) to ensure it

b.

Pedal goes

stops no less than 2.0 in. (5.0 cm) above

within 2.0 in.

floor. If brake pedal (3) stops less than 2 in. (5.0 cm) of floor.

(5.0 cm) above floor, check brakeshoe

adjustment (WP 0163 00).

c.

Check brake pedal (3) for 0.2-0.5 in.

(.06-1.25 cm) free travel. If brake pedal

adjustment is required refer to WP 0163 00.

d.

After stopping the vehicle and with

c.

Brakes do not

transmission in drive, release brake

release.

pedal (3). The brakes should release

immediately and without difficulty.

3

ROAD TEST

Perform all During Operation

checks listed in TM 9-2320-386-

10. Drive the vehicle at least 5 mi

(8 km) over varied terrain both on

and off road. This will provide

ample time to check reported

malfunctions and locate

unreported malfunctions.