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 00-13 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: 28 Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Biennially Semiannually Annually Semiannually Annually Brake system (Contd) Forward-rear axle and rear-rear axle d. Inspect all flexible hydraulic brake hoses for bulges, pinches, cracks, crimping, chafing, abrasions, or leaks. If any of these conditions exist, replace or reposition to prevent failure. Check front brake hoses (11) for loose or missing fittings, and ensure they are long enough to allow full steering travel. If brake hose (11) is too short, it must be replaced with new longer hoses (WP 0175 00 and WP 0176 00). e. Inspect parking brakeshoes for wear. Replace both brakeshoes if lining thickness is 0.188 in. (4.76 mm) or less (WP 0164 00). f. Inspect parking brake cable, lever, and brakeshoe assembly for binding and loose or missing components. Tighten components if loose or replace if missing or damaged (WP 0163 00âWP 0166 00). g. Check parking brakeshoe clearance to parking brakedrum (A and B). If clearance is not 0.015 in. (0.381 mm), adjust (WP 0164 00). a. Inspect axle housings (8) for cracks that may cause leaks. If axle housing is cracked, replace axle (WP 0151 00). b. Check fittings and plugs for leaks. If loose, tighten (WP 0020 00). c. Remove breather valves and clean (WP 0144 00). d. Inspect axle housings (8) for leaks at differential housing and pinion seal. If leaking, replace seal (WP 0149 00). e. Inspect axle flange (9) for leaks. If leaking, tighten loose screws 60â80 lb-ft (81â108 Nâ˘m). d. Flexible hydraulic brake hoses are damaged or leaking. d. Axle flange is leaking. A B 9 11 8 7 6 10