PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

TM 9-2320-386-24-1-1

0024 00

UNIT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP)

TRUCK, CARGO, 2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

M35A3, W/O WINCH (NSN 2320-01-383-2047); W/WINCH (NSN 2320-01-383-3850);

M35A3C, W/O WINCH (NSN 2320-01-383-2050); W/WINCH (NSN 2320-01-383-2049);

M36A3, W/O WINCH (NSN 2320-01-383-2048); W/WINCH (NSN 2320-01-383-2046).

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

INTRODUCTION

GENERAL (PMCS)

The best way to maintain vehicles covered by this manual is to inspect them on a regular basis so minor

faults can be discovered and corrected before they result in serious damage or failure of vehicle and

equipment or injury to personnel. WP 0025 00 contains systematic instructions for inspection, adjustment,

and correction of vehicle components to avoid costly repairs or major breakdowns. This is referred to as

Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).

REPORTING REPAIRS

All uncorrected defects will be recorded on Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet, DA Form

2404, in accordance with DA Pam 738-750.

GENERAL SERVICE AND INSPECTION PROCEDURES

a. While performing specific PMCS procedures, ensure items are correctly assembled, secure,

serviceable, not worn, not leaking, and adequately lubricated as defined below:

(1) An item is CORRECTLY ASSEMBLED when all parts are present and in proper position.

(2) When wires, nuts, washers, hoses, or attaching hardware cannot be moved by hand, wrench, or

prybar, they are SECURE.

(3) An item is UNSERVICEABLE if it is worn beyond established wear limits or is likely to fail

before the next scheduled inspection.

(4) An item is WORN if there is play between joining parts, or warning and caution plates are not

readable.

(5) LEAKS. TM 9-2320-386-10 contains definitions of class I, II, and III leaks and their effect on

vehicle operation.

(6) If an item meets the requirements specified by the lubrication instructions, WP 0023 00, then it

is ADEQUATELY LUBRICATED.

b. Where the instruction tighten appears in a procedure, you must tighten with a wrench to the given

torque value even when the item appears to be secure.