TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0023 00 0023 00-10 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) (Contd) Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Contd). ITEM NO. INTERVAL ITEM TO CHECK/ SERVICE PROCEDURE EQUIPMENT NOT READY/AVAILABLE IF: 22 23 Annually Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Steering gear Steering system Inspect steering gear (6) for security. If loose, tighten mounting screws to 62 lb-ft (84 N•m) UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE a. Inspect steering knuckles (1), tie rod (2), steering arm (3), drag link (4), and pitman arm (5) for breaks, cracks, and loose conditions. If loose, tighten. If broken or cracked, replace parts as necessary (WP 0150 00, WP 0194 00, WP 0195 00, and WP 0191 00). b. Inspect wheel bearing for loose conditions. If loose, adjust (WP 0189 00). c. Inspect steering stops for bends and breaks. If bent or broken, notify your supervisor. d. Check steering wheel and ensure it does not exceed more than 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) free play. e. Turn steering wheel through full tange to check for any hard steering or binding. a. Steering linkage is broken or loose. d. Steering wheel exceeds 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) free play. e. Steering wheel is hard to turn or binding. 3 2 1 6 5 4