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

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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).

NOTE

Open hood and secure with holddown

catch (TM 9-2320-386-10).

a.

Inspect radiator (2) for clogged or bent

a.

Radiator is

fins (3) and protruding objects. Clean

clogged, bent, or

radiator (2) and straighten bent fins (3).

damaged.

b.

Test coolant freeze point.

c.

Inspect radiator for corrosion. If exces-

sive corrosion is found, flush radiator (2).

Flush radiator (2) and cylinder block every

four years (WP 0068 00).

d.

Inspect radiator mounts for cracks,

d.

Radiator mount(s)

breaks, or loose condition. If loose, tighten.

is cracked, broken,

If cracked or broken, replace (WP 0069 00). or loose.

15

Semiannually

Cooling

system

~

14

Semiannually

Body

a.

Remove heavy deposits of mud, rust,

gravel, etc. from body sheet metal panels

and frame rails. Use scraper and/or wire

brush, if necessary.

b.

Thoroughly wash all underbody sheet

metal panels and corners.

c.

Inspect for loose rivets, cracks, loose or

missing mounting hardware, and general

body damage.

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