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 184 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).
35
Annually
Turbo-
charger
CAUTION
Turbocharger bearing failures can
cause large quantities of oil to enter
the air intake and exhaust systems.
Loss of engine lubricant can result in
serious engine damage.
Do not continue engine operation until
the turbocharger is repaired or
replaced.
a.
Remove exhaust outlet piping and
inlet piping from turbocharger (3)
(WP 0066 00). Inspect turbine wheel and
compressor wheel for contact with
turbocharger housing.
b.
If there is contact, notify direct
support maintenance.
c.
Visually check for oil leaks. Notify
c.
Any class III oil
direct support maintenance if leaking
leakage.
33
Annually
Engine
Inspect engine for accumulated grease and
oil. Remove grease and oil by steam-
cleaning engine.
34
Annually
Engine
Inspect engine mounts for damage and
Engine mounts
mounts
loose mounting hardware. If loose, tighten
are damaged or
240 lb-ft (325 N
•
m). Notify direct support
loose.
maintenance if damaged.
NOTE
Perform all semiannual checks listed in
this table.
3
32
Semiannually
Frame and
c.
Check bolted frame connections for
(Contd)
cross-
loose bolts and nuts, tightness, and proper
members
mating with frame surfaces. Check the
torque of all bolts not scheduled to be
removed in accordance with Torque Limits
WP 0385 00
d.
Check welded frame connections for
d.
Any broken or
integrity, deterioration, and flanking.
cracked welds.
Notify direct support maintenance to
replace or repair welded frame connections.
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