TM-9-2320-361-20

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

TM-9-2320-361-20 - Page 1079 of 1207

TM 9-2320-361-20

14-43. MACHINE GUN MOUNT KIT REPLACEMENT (Contd)

d. Installation

NOTE

Assistant will help with steps 2 through 8.

If machine gun mount kit is not to be installed, proceed to follow-

on-task.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Install four U-bolts (8) on two rear gun mount brackets (7) with eight new locknuts (3). Finger

tighten locknuts (3).

Install right rear bracket post (1) through U-bolts (8) and rear gun mount bracket (7). Ensure pin (2)

rests on top of U-bolt (8) and bracket post (1) turns freely.

Install left rear bracket post (9) through U-bolts (8) and rear gun mount bracket (7). Ensure weld

post pin (10) rests on top of U-bolt (8) and bracket post (9) turns freely.

Loosen four screws (11) on front gun mount bracket (6).

Install front bracket post (4) in front gun mount bracket (6). Ensure pin (5) rests on top of gun

mount bracket (6).

Position ring mount (12) on front bracket post (4), right rear bracket post (1), and left rear bracket

post adapter (15).

Aline ring mount locating hole (18) to locating hole in right rear adapter (17).

Install ring mount (12) with twelve screws (13), twenty-four washers (14), and twelve new lock-

nuts (16).

Tighten all four right front gun mount screws (11).

Tighten all remaining gun mount hardware.

Install cab top, hardtop (para. 14-14), or soft top (TM 9-2320-361-10).

FOLLOW-ON-TASK:

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