TM-9-2320-209-20-3-1 Page 760

TM-9-2320-209-20-3-1 Maintenance Part 1 for M44A1 and M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-209-20-3-1 Soldier A Soldier B 1. Make sure FRONT TRANSMISSION shift lever (1) stays in position R (reverse gear). 2. Using screwdriver from under truck, try to pry reverse shift rod lever (1) toward transfer (2). If lever cannot be moved more than 1/16-inch, reverse speed adjustment is complete. 3. If reverse shift rod lever (1) can be moved more than 1/16-inch, lengthen shift rod (3) as follows: a. Using 3/4-inch wrench, loosen jamnut (4). b. Using 7/16-inch wrench on flat section of reverse shift rod (3), unscrew rod from yoke (5). c. Using 3/4-inch wrench, tighten jamnut (4) against yoke (5). 4. Do forward speed adjustment procedure again, para 9- 6b and do reverse speed adjustment procedure again. When conditions of step 2 (above) are met, reverse speed adjustment is complete. NOTE Follow-on Maintenance Action Required: 1. Do transfer reverse shift linkage check, para 9-5. 2. Lower front wheel to ground and take away jack. Refer to para 11-4. 3. Take wood blocks away from rear wheels. END OF TASK 9-50