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 00-17 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: 34 Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Semiannually Transfer case (Contd) Wheel and tire assemblies b. Inspect transfer case (3) for loose mounting screws and nuts. If transfer case stud nuts are loose, tighten 125–135 lb-ft (169–183 N•m). If transfer case support bracket screws and nuts are loose, tighten 65–70 lb-ft (88–95 N•m). c. Remove transfer case breather valve and clean (WP 0137 00). d. Check for response to shifting and smoothness of operation in all gear ranges. a. Check each tire for wear using tire tread depth gauge. Tread depth should not be less than 0.13 in. (3.18 mm) as indicated on the tire depth gauge (TM 9-2610-201-14). Refer to TM 9-2610-200-14 and TM 9-2610-201-14 for specific instructions for matching tires and tire rotation. b. Inspect wheels for cracks in welds, surface defects, and/or malformed parts. If damaged, replace (WP 0186 00) b. Transfer case is loose. d. Transfer case is inoperative or jumps out of gear. a. Tire has cuts, gouges, cracks, or leaks that would cause tire failure. Tires have cupping which cause erratic steering, or worn to within 4/32 in. (3 mm). b. Wheels are cracked or damaged. 1 2 3 2 1 4