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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REMOVAL

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WARNING

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Do not disconnect air lines before draining air reservoirs. Small

parts under pressure may shoot out with high velocity, causing

injury to personnel.

Eyeshields must be worn when releasing compressed air. Failure

to do this may result in injury to personnel.

CAUTION

When disconnecting air lines and hoses, plug all openings to

prevent dirt from entering and causing damage to internal parts.

NOTE

Tag all air lines and hoses for installation.

1.

Remove two screws (6) and lockwashers (5) from stone shield (2) and flange (3). Discard

lockwashers (5).

2.

Remove two nuts (1) and stone shield (2) from studs (4).

3.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove other two stone shields.

4.

Using string, align front wheels with rear wheels so wheels are positioned straight ahead.

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