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

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TM 9-2320-386-24-1-1
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0025 00-14
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
ITEM TO
CHECK/
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT NOT
READY/AVAILABLE
IF:
PROCEDURE
Table 1. Unit Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Contd).
f.
Unwind entire cable, soak and clean
with new oil, and inspect for kinks, frays,
and wear. Refer to TM 9-2320-386-10 for
operation.
32
Semiannually
Frame and
a.
Using a .001-in. (0.025-mm) thick feeler
cross-
gauge, check for space between rivet head and
members
riveted frame member. Penetration of
the
feeler gauge between the rivet and the riveted
member is reason to suspect that the riveted
connection and/or rivet should be replaced.
b.
Thoroughly clean rivet and riveted
b.
Any loose or
connection of all dirt, grease, and oil. Using
missing rivets.
an oil can, apply lubricating oil (WP 0023 00)
around the suspect rivet and riveted
connection. Allow approximately 10-20 seconds
for the oil to penetrate. Wipe rivet and riveted
connection free of oil. Tap rivet with an
8-pound hammer. Any indication of oil
around the rivet indicates a loose rivet. Replace
all loose rivets. Check all riveted connections
for signs of movement, such as bare or shiny
spots, or other indications of movement
between rivet and framing member. If
movement is indicated, rivet and connection
are loose. Repair all loose connections
(TM 9-2320-361-34).
1
2
31
Semiannually
Front
d.
Check front winch gearcase (2) and end
(Contd)
winch
frame housing (1) oil level (WP 0023 00).
[RPL]
e.
Change front winch filter oil only
when required.
.
WARNING
.
Wire rope can become frayed or contain
broken wires. Wear heavy, leather-
palmed work gloves when handling wire
rope. Frayed or broken wires can injure
hands.
Never let moving wire rope slide
through hands, even when wearing
gloves. A broken wire could cut
through glove and cut hand.


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