TM-5-5420-202-20-2

M60A1 CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING; FOR BRIDGE, ARMORED-VEHICLE-LAUNCHED; SCISSORING TYPE, CLASS 60

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 2 OF 4

OCTOBER 1985

TM-5-5420-202-20-2 - Page 573 of 734

TM 5-5420-202-20-2

FUEL TANK (RIGHT) REPLACEMENT (Sheet 6 of 15)

21.

Using 1/2 inch socket or 1/2 inch wrench,

remove

four

screws and

washers (AJ)

securing mount (AK) and bracket (AL) to hull.

CAUTION

•

Fuel tank is fabricated of aluminum and is

therefore subject to damage from sharp

objects. Use utmost care during handling.

Do not force tank with poles or bars as

damage may result.

•

During disassembly, several tank open-

ings may be exposed. Close these openings

with masking tape to prevent entry of

foreign matter.

22.

Using three persons, pivot fuel tank toward center

of hull while slowly moving fuel tank rearward

until rear end of fuel tank clears curve in hull.

Go on to Sheet 7

7-338

Change 5

NOTE

Flat lower front section of fuel

tank must be held horizontal while

under crew compartment floor to

avoid binding.