LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA (Contd)

EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES (Contd)

LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR EXTERNAL COMPONENTS

The major chassis components external to the cab and body of M44A2 series vehicles are located and

described below. For information on differences between models refer to Table 1, in this Work

Package (WP).

A ENGINE - Provides power for the vehicle.

B LIFTING TIEDOWN SHACKLES - Used for lifting the vehicle in ship-to-shore operations and for

tiedown attachments when transporting vehicle.

C FRONT WINCH - Used for recovery operations, powered by a propeller shaft extending from

transmission power takeoff.

D PRIMARY FUEL FILTER - Filters contaminants from fuel.

E AIR CLEANER - Filters air before it enters the intake manifold.

F TRANSMISSION - Transmits engine power to transfer case.

G FRONT PROPELLER SHAFT - Transmits engine power from transfer case to front differential.

H FUEL TANK - Stores fuel.

REAR PROPELLER SHAFT(S) - Transmits engine power from transmission to transfer case and

then to rear differentials.

J REAR BOGIE - Suspension system that supports rear vehicle weight.

K TOWING PINTLE HOOK- Permits towing of vehicles or equipment.

L REAR DIFFERENTIALS - Transmits power from propeller shaft to axles.

M AIR RESERVOIRS - Storage tank(s) for compressed air.

N SPARE TIRE CARRIER - Stores spare tire.

O TRANSFER POWER TAKEOFF - Supplies power to drive pump for water and fuel tank vehicles.

P TRANSFER CASE - The two-speed transfer case along with five forward speed transmission

provides 10 speed ranges to front and rear differentials.

Q AIR-HYDRAULIC CYLINDER - Air-hydraulic cylinder increases fluid pressure to the wheel

cylinders. The wheel cylinders expand and press the brakeshoes against the drum to slow or stop

the vehicle.

R MASTER CYLINDER - Stores brake fluid in reservoir and supplies hydraulic pressure to displace

fluid into the brake system. The master cylinder also compensates for seepage from the system.

S TRANSMISSION POWER TAKEOFF - Supplies power to drive front winch on all vehicles.

T SECONDARY AND FINAL FUEL FILTERS - Filters fuel from primary fuel filter before fuel enters

fuel injection pump.

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