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TM-9-2320-209-10-2 Preventative Maintenance for M44A1 and M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM9-2320-209-10-2/TO36A12-1B-1091-2 Table 1-1. Operator/Crew Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services - Cont NOTE : These checks are to be made in the order listed, within designated interval. B-Before operation A-After operation M-Monthly D-During operation W-Weekly Interval Item Item to be Inspected Equipment is No. Procedure: Check for and have repaired, filled, not ready/ B D A w M or adjusted as needed available if 16 STEERING SYSTEM Check for unusual free play, binding, Loose or binding wander, or shimmy. steering action, steering inoperative. 17 TRANSMISSION Shift transmission in all ranges observing Transmission is any unusual stiffness or binding of shifting inoperative. linkage. 18 CLUTCH Check for drag, noise, chatter, grab, Clutch is in- slippage, and clashing of gears. operative, slip- ping, or has definite grab or chatter. 19 TRANSFER Check shifting operation for unusual Transfer is noises, stiffness, or jumping out of gear. inoperative. 20 HORNS Check for operation if tactical situation permits. 21 FRONTAND REAR DRIVE AXLES AND PROPELLER SHAFTS Listen for unusual noises or vibrations. Unusual noises Vibrations, clicking, or clunking noises or vibrations indicate worn U-joints or damaged propeller evident. shafts. 1-13