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TM 9-2320-283-20-3
TECHNICAL MANUAL
ORGANIZATIONAL
MAINTENANCE
TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL,
50,000 GVWR, 6 x 4, M915A1
(NSN 2320-01-125-2640)
This copy is a reprint which includes current
pages from Change 1.
WHEELS
PAGE 3-1203
STEERING SYSTEM
PAGE 3-1245
FRAME AND TOWING
ATTACHMENTS
PAGE 3-1329
SPRINGS, SHOCK ABSORBERS,
AND TORQUE RODS
PAGE 3-1470
CAB AND BODY
PAGE 3-1492
ACCESSORY ITEMS
PAGE 3-1672
GAGES (NON-ELECTRICAL)
PAGE 3-1786
STE/ICE COMPONENTS
PAGE 3-1832
HEADQUARTERS,
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
APPENDICES
PAGE A-1
DECEMBER 1983
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AM General M915A1 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAM General
ModelM915A1
CategoryTrucks
LanguageEnglish

Summary

TECHNICAL MANUAL

ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE

Procedures for maintaining the truck tractor at the organizational level.

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL, 50,000 GVWR, 6 x 4, M915A1

Details specific to the M915A1 truck tractor, including its specifications.

WARNING

CARBON MONOXIDE (EXHAUST GAS) CAN KILL YOU

Information on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from vehicle exhaust and heaters.

WARNING

Whenever hood is raised, insert the S-shaped safety hook...

Safety instruction for preventing accidental hood fall.

Let radiator cool before removing cap.

Procedure for safely removing the radiator cap to prevent burns from hot coolant.

Do not smoke, have open flames, or make sparks around the batteries...

Warning about the explosive nature of battery gases and precautions.

WARNING

Compressed air used for cleaning purposes will not exceed 30 psi.

Safety limit for compressed air pressure used in cleaning to prevent damage and injury.

Ether is highly explosive.

Safety precautions regarding the explosive nature of ether and its proper handling.

During normal operation, the exhaust pipes and muffler can become very hot.

Warning about the high temperature of exhaust system components and the risk of burns.

WARNING

Transmission oil is hot.

Caution about hot transmission oil and the need for care during draining to prevent injury.

Never work on air system components without first draining air pressure.

Safety warning against working on air system components without first releasing air pressure.

Section XII. WHEELS

3-201. GENERAL.

Introduction to procedures for replacing wheel components.

3-202. TASK SUMMARY.

Summary of tasks related to wheel component replacement, including initial setup and safety.

WHEELS.

3-214. Upper Steering Column Replacement and Repair

Procedures for removing, disassembling, cleaning, assembling, and installing the upper steering column.

3-215. Lower Steering Column Replacement and Repair

Procedures for removing, disassembling, cleaning, assembling, and installing the lower steering column.

3-216. Vertical Link Replacement

Steps for removing, cleaning, inspecting, and installing the vertical link.

Section XIV. FRAME AND TOWING ATTACHMENTS

3-221. GENERAL.

Introduction to procedures for replacing frame and towing attachment components.

3-222. TASK SUMMARY.

Summary of tasks related to frame and towing attachment component replacement.

Section XV. SPRINGS, SHOCK ABSORBERS, AND TORQUE RODS

3-247. GENERAL.

Introduction to procedures for replacing spring, shock absorber, and torque rod components.

3-248. TASK SUMMARY.

Summary of tasks related to spring, shock absorber, and torque rod component replacement.

Section XVI. CAB AND BODY

3-252. GENERAL.

Introduction to procedures for replacing cab and body components.

3-253. TASK SUMMARY.

Summary of tasks related to cab and body component replacement.

Section XVII. ACCESSORY ITEMS

3-285. GENERAL.

Introduction to procedures for replacing accessory items.

3-286. TASK SUMMARY.

Summary of tasks related to accessory item replacement.

Section XVII. ACCESSORY ITEMS (Continued)

3-293. Windshield Wiper Blade Assembly Replacement

Steps for removing, installing, cleaning, and inspecting windshield wiper blades.

3-294. Windshield Wiper Assembly Replacement

Procedure for replacing the windshield wiper assembly.

3-295. Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement

Steps for removing, cleaning, inspecting, and installing the windshield wiper motor.

Section XVIII. GAGES (NONELECTRICAL)

3-307. GENERAL.

Introduction to procedures for replacing nonelectrical gages.

3-308. TASK SUMMARY.

Summary of tasks related to nonelectrical gage replacement.

GAGES (NONELECTRICAL).

3-309. TACHOGRAPH REPLACEMENT.

Procedures for removing, cleaning, inspecting, and installing the tachograph and its chart.

GAGES (NONELECTRICAL).

3-310. SPEEDOMETER SHAFT REPLACEMENT.

Steps for removing, cleaning, inspecting, and installing the speedometer shaft.

GAGES (NONELECTRICAL).

3-311. SPEEDOMETER DRIVE SLEEVE ADAPTER REPLACEMENT.

Procedures for removing and installing the speedometer drive sleeve adapter.

GAGES (NONELECTRICAL).

3-312. SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR REPLACEMENT.

Steps for removing and installing the speedometer driven gear.

GAGES (NONELECTRICAL).

3-313. TACHOMETER SHAFT REPLACEMENT.

Procedures for removing, cleaning, inspecting, installing, and operationally checking the tachometer shaft.

GAGES (NONELECTRICAL).

3-314. PRESSURE GAGE REPLACEMENT.

Steps for removing, cleaning, inspecting, and installing pressure gages.

GAGES (NONELECTRICAL).

3-315. AIR CLEANER RESTRICTION GAGE AND BRACKET REPLACEMENT.

Procedures for removing, cleaning, inspecting, and installing the air cleaner restriction gage and bracket.

GAGES (NONELECTRICAL).

3-316. AIR CLEANER RESTRICTION GAGE TUBE REPLACEMENT.

Steps for removing, cleaning, inspecting, and installing the air cleaner restriction gage tube.

Section XIX. STE/ICE COMPONENTS

3-317. GENERAL.

Introduction to procedures for replacing STE/ICE components.

3-318. TASK SUMMARY.

Summary of tasks related to STE/ICE component replacement.

STE/ICE COMPONENTS.

3-318. TASK SUMMARY (Continued).

Continues the summary of tasks related to STE/ICE component replacement.

LIST OF TASKS

List of specific tasks for STE/ICE components, including task number, description, and references.

STE/ICE COMPONENTS.

3-319. PULSE TACHOMETER REPLACEMENT.

Procedures for removing, cleaning, inspecting, and installing the pulse tachometer.

STE/ICE COMPONENTS.

3-320. PRESSURE TRANSDUCER REPLACEMENT.

Steps for removing, cleaning, inspecting, and installing the pressure transducer.

APPENDIX D

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

Diagrams illustrating electrical and compressed air systems.

Section I. INTRODUCTION

Introduction to the schematic diagrams provided in the appendix.

D-1. SCOPE.

Defines the scope of the appendix, covering electrical and compressed air system schematics.

D-2. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DIAGRAMS.

Diagrams illustrating the electrical systems of the vehicle.

D-3. COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM DIAGRAM.

Diagram illustrating the compressed air system of the vehicle.

APPENDIX E

ILLUSTRATED LIST OF MANUFACTURED ITEMS

List of manufactured items with illustrations and part numbers.

Section I. INTRODUCTION.

Introduction to the illustrated list of manufactured items.

E-1. GENERAL

General information regarding the instructions for making items.

E-2. MANUFACTURED ITEM PART NUMBER INDEX.

Index of manufactured items, cross-referencing part numbers with figure and item numbers.

GLOSSARY

Section I. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

List of abbreviations used in the technical manual with their full meanings.

Section II: DEFINITION OF UNUSUAL TERMS

Definitions of unusual terms used within the technical manual.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX