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TM-9-2320-361-20 Unit Maintenance Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-20 Table 2-2. Mechanical Troubleshooting (Contd). MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION Step 4. Check for loose or damaged wheel bearings. Raise wheel off ground. Use prybar to check for excessive play. a. Adjust wheel bearings (para. 9-5). b. If damaged, replace wheel bearings (para. 9-3 or 9-4). Step 5. Check differential operation. Remove differential propeller shaft(s) (para. 7-2). Raise wheels (TM 9-2320-361-10) and manually turn wheels and observe differential operation. a. b. c. d. e. 34. DIFFERENTIAL If tires will not rotate, check brakeshoe condition and operation (para. 8-7). Remove brakedrums (para. 8-2). If brake system components are defective, repair or replace (paras. 8-7 through 8-16, as necessary, or notify your supervisor). If tires still will not rotate, notify your supervisor. If tire rotation drags at some points during full rotation, remove and inspect axle shafts (para. 7-6 or 7-10). If axle shafts are defective, replace (para. 7-6 or 7-10). END OF TESTING! CLUNKS DURING TURNS OR INITIAL TAKE OFF 35. 36. Step 1. Check differential propeller shaft(s) and universal joint(s) condition (para. 7-2). Repair or replace defective components (para. 7-2). Step 2. Check front axle shafts and universal joints for defects (para. 7-6). Repair or replace defective components (para. 7-6). Step 3. If internal problems in differential exist, notify your supervisor. END OF TESTING! DIFFERENTIAL VIBRATES Step 1. Check tires and rims condition. Repair or replace defective components (para. 9-2). Step 2. Complete troubleshooting malfunction 34, steps 1 and 2. Step 3. If internal problems in differential exist, notify your supervisor. END OF TESTING! DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS OIL Check axle seals condition. Inspect drum for presence of gear oil. If gear oil is present in or around drums, replace axle seals (para. 7-7). END OF TESTING! WHEEL AND TIRES 37. UNEVEN TIRE WEAR Step 1. Check vehicle for overload (TM 9-2320-361-10). If vehicle load is excessive, adjust to capacity limit. Step 2. Check for loose inner wheel adapter nuts or loose lugnuts (malfunction 33, step 3). a. If inner wheel adapter nuts are loose, tighten 400-425 lb-ft (542-576 N·m). b. If lugnuts are loose, tighten 325-355 lb-ft (441-481 N·m). 2-38