TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2 Page 340

TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2 Maintenance Part 2 for M44A1 and M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-209-20-3-2 d. Inspection. 1. Place drop light behind bearing assembly. 2. Hold wheel bearing cone (1) and turn inner race (2) slowly. 3. Check that bearing rollers (3) and wheel bearing cone (1) have no cracks, flaking, pitting or long or deep scratches. 4. Check that wheel bearing cone (1) has not overheated. Wheel bearing cone will turn blue where it has overheated. 5. Check that bearing cups (4) have no dents or small depressions. NOTE If bearing rollers (3) are damaged, throw away bearing cone (1) and get a new one. 6. Check that bearing cups (4) and bearing rollers (3) are not splintered or chipped. 7. Throw away damaged parts and get new ones. END OF TASK 14-41