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 181 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).
24
Semiannually
Fuel
b.
Check fuel tank (1) for sludge. Open
(Contd)
system
filler cap if excessive sludge is present. Drain
water and sediment from fuel tank (1).
25
Semiannually
Wheels
Inspect wheels for cracks in welds, surface
Wheels are cracked
defects, and/or malformed parts. If
or damaged.
damaged, replace (WP 0174 00).
26
Semiannually
Tires
a.
Check each tire for wear using tire tread
a.
Tire(s) have cuts,
depth gauge. Tread depth should not be less
gouges, cracks, or
than 4/32 in. (3 mm) as indicated on tire
leaks that would
tread depth gage (TM 9-2610-200-14).
cause tire failure.
Refer to TM 9-2610-200-14 for specific
Tires have
instructions for matching tires and tire
cupping which
rotation.
cause erratic
b.
Check for loose or missing wheel stud
steering, or worn
nuts and wheel studs. Tighten loose wheel
to within 4/32 in.
stud nut on hollow stud 275-300 lb-ft
(3 mm).
(373-407 N
•
m) and other wheel stud nuts
on solid studs 390-420 lb-ft (529-569 N
•
m).
to within 4/32 in.
Replace loose or missing wheel studs
(WP 0173 00 or WP 0172 00).
27
Semiannually
Air
a.
Inspect air dryer for secure mounting
dryer
or damage that could cause leaks.
[RPL]
b.
Replace desiccant filter and coalescing
filter (WP 0281 00).
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