TM-9-2320-209-20-3-2 Page 367

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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. NOTE Inner and outer wheel bearing cups are inside of hub. If wheel bearing cone (1) or cup (4) needs replacing, do wheel bearing cones and seals removal and replace- ment. Refer to para 14-10b for removal. Refer to 14-10f for replacement. Place drop light behind bearing assembly. Hold wheel bearing cone (1) and turn inner race (2) slowly. Check that bearing rollers (3) and wheel bearing cone (1) have no cracks, flaking, pitting, or long or deep scratches. Check that wheel bearing cone (1) has not overheated. Wheel bearing cone will turn blue where it has overheated. Check that cups (4) have no dents or small depressions. NOTE If bearing rollers (3) are damaged, throw bearing cone (1) away and get a new one. Check that bearing cups (4) and bearing rollers (3) are not splintered or chipped. Throw away damaged parts and get new ones. END OF TASK 14-68