TM-9-2320-361-24-2 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 2 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-2 0206 00 0206 00-8 FRAME ALIGNMENT INSPECTION (Contd) VERTICAL BOW INSPECTION NOTE On vehicles with a frame longer than 20 ft (6 m), the front 20 ft (6 m) of frame rail (measured from front to rear) and the rear 20 ft (6 m) of frame rail (measured from rear to front) are measured separately. This will cause an overlap in measurement. Perform the following procedure for each 20 ft (6m) section of left and right frame rails. 1. Stretch string on floor and position weight under bottom and at front of frame rail (1) or tie ends of string to jack stands. Pull string tight. Position weights or jack stands at 20 ft (6 m) measurement. 2. Measure distance between string and bottom of frame rail (1) at closest point to each weight or jack stand. Adjust string height until each measurement is the same and the entire length of string is unobstructed. NOTE If measured frame rails are out of tolerance, notify supervisor. If frame rails are verified to be out of tolerance, vehicle will be classified as unserviceable. 3. Measure distance between string and bottom of frame rail (1) near crossmembers (2) and as close to the midway point as possible. If frame rail (1) bows more than 1/8–5/16 in. (3–8 mm) up or down, the frame rail (1) is out of tolerance. 4. Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00). 5. Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).