M35A3 M35A3C M36A3 2-1/2-Ton 6×6 M44A3 Diesel Truck Maintenance Manual – Volume 2

Description

M35A3 M35A3C M36A3 2-1/2-Ton 6×6 M44A3 Diesel Truck Maintenance Manual – Volume 2

This is Volume 2 of the TM 9-2320-386-24-1-2 technical manual set, covering the Extended Service Program (ESP) for the 2-1/2-Ton, 6×6, M44A3 Series Trucks (Diesel). It is the second of two volumes and contains Chapters 4 through 9, spanning direct support troubleshooting, direct support maintenance, general support maintenance, general maintenance procedures, shipment and limited storage, and supporting information. This volume is written for unit, direct support, and general support maintenance personnel working on M35A3, M35A3C, and M36A3 vehicles, both with and without winch.

File Details

• Manual Type: Unit, Direct Support, and General Support Maintenance Manual (Volume 2 of 2)
• Document Number: TM 9-2320-386-24-1-2 / Air Force TO 36A12-1B-1122-2
• Equipment Covered: 2-1/2-Ton, 6×6, M44A3 Series Trucks (Diesel) – M35A3, M35A3C, M36A3
• Publication Date: Original 1 May 2001; Change 1 dated 19 October 2003
• Language: English
• Page Count: Approximately 762 pages
• File Format: PDF
• Chapters Covered: 4 through 9 (Volume 2)
• Work Packages: WP 0289 00 through WP 0395 00

Chapters Covered

• Chapter 4 – Direct Support Troubleshooting: Introduction to Troubleshooting; Direct Support Troubleshooting Procedures
• Chapter 5 – Direct Support Maintenance: Power Plant Maintenance; Engine Maintenance; Fuel System Maintenance; Engine Cooling System Maintenance; Electrical System Maintenance; Transmission Maintenance; Transfer Case Maintenance; Front and Rear Axle Maintenance; Wheel Maintenance; Steering System Maintenance; Body and Cab Maintenance
• Chapter 6 – General Support Maintenance: Engine Maintenance; Transmission Maintenance
• Chapter 7 – General Maintenance: General Maintenance Procedures; Illustrated List of Manufactured Items; Torque Limits; Wiring Diagram Introduction
• Chapter 8 – Shipment and Limited Storage: General Preparation of Vehicle for Shipment; Loading and Movement of Vehicle; Limited Storage
• Chapter 9 – Supporting Information: References; Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC) Introduction; Maintenance Allocation Chart; Expendable and Durable Items List; Tool Identification List; Mandatory Replacement Parts

This volume picks up where Volume 1 ends, delivering the heavy maintenance content for the M44A3 Series diesel trucks. It opens with a full troubleshooting chapter that walks through symptoms and corrective actions for the engine, fuel system, cooling system, transmission, transfer case, differential, tires and wheels, steering gear, winch, and winterization kits. From there, the direct support maintenance chapter covers power plant removal and installation, engine and container replacement, cylinder head service, crankshaft and seal work, flywheel housing, camshaft components, rocker arms and pushrods, timing gear cover, oil pan, oil pump, oil cooler, manifolds, fuel injectors, injection control linkage, injection timing, fuel transfer pump, turbocharger, governor, water pump, wiring harnesses, transmission replacement, transfer case, axles, wheel ring adapters, steering gear, and cab and body work. The general support section covers valve maintenance, cylinder head repair, valve guides and seats, camshaft and bearing sleeves, pistons and connecting rods, piston cooling tubes, timing gear housing, crankshaft and bearing sleeves, plus transmission subcomponents including torque converter, governor, oil pan and filter, control valve, modulator valve, manual select shaft, oil pump, forward clutch and turbine shaft, fourth clutch, third clutch, center support, planetary gearing, second clutch, first clutch, and output shaft seal and bearing. The general maintenance chapter provides cleaning, inspection, repair, assembly, and disassembly procedures, plus an illustrated list of manufactured items, torque limit tables for dry, wet, and metric fasteners, and torque wrench adapter conversion formulas. The shipment and limited storage chapter covers vehicle preservation and administrative storage. The supporting information chapter includes references, a detailed Maintenance Allocation Chart with tools and test equipment listings, an expendable and durable items list, a tool identification list, and a mandatory replacement parts list.

What This Manual Enables You To Do

With this volume in hand, a mechanic or maintenance team can diagnose and correct malfunctions at the direct support level, tear down and rebuild major assemblies at the general support level, and perform the full range of engine, transmission, transfer case, axle, steering, and body repairs the M35A3, M35A3C, and M36A3 require. The troubleshooting chapter provides a step-by-step diagnostic approach that directs tests and inspections toward the source of a problem, while the maintenance chapters give detailed removal, installation, disassembly, assembly, cleaning, inspection, and adjustment procedures with accompanying illustrations. Torque limits, tool lists, and mandatory replacement parts are all included so you are not left guessing at specifications or fastener requirements.

Why This Manual Matters

These trucks are built for heavy duty and depend on precise maintenance to stay operational. Incorrect procedures or improvised specifications can lead to equipment damage, premature failures, or safety incidents. This manual provides the exact procedures, torque values, clearances, and component identification needed to keep the M44A3 Series trucks running correctly. It covers both with-winch and without-winch configurations, and it includes serial number specific instructions for vehicles built before and after serial No. 504923/504924, so you can be sure you are following the right procedure for your vehicle.

Who This Manual Is For

This manual is intended for unit, direct support, and general support maintenance personnel, as well as mechanics, fleet operators, and collectors who need authoritative repair and maintenance information for the M35A3, M35A3C, and M36A3 trucks. It is also a valuable reference for anyone maintaining or restoring these vehicles who wants access to the same technical data used by military maintenance shops.

Instant PDF Delivery

Your purchase gives you immediate access to the PDF after payment. There is no shipping, no waiting, and no physical product to handle. You can view the manual on any device, search the text, print the pages you need for the shop, and keep the file for future reference. Whether you are working on one truck or maintaining a fleet, this digital format puts the complete Volume 2 of the M35A3, M35A3C, and M36A3 maintenance manual at your fingertips.