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 337 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
3-24. FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
All Except M275A2
MATERIALS/PARTS
Four locknuts
Antiseize tape (Appendix C, Item 27)
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Two
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Battery ground cable disconnected (para. 4-48).
Fuel tank filler cap and sleeve removed
(para. 3-22).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not perform fuel
system procedures near flames.
Some vehicles have two separate wires and
connectors. Connecting wires on wrong terminals
may cause fuel to ignite, resulting in injury to
personnel.
WARNIN G
Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not perform fuel system procedures near open
flame. Injury or death to personnel may result.
NOTE
Have drainage container ready to catch fuel.
Fuel tanks on M342A2 vehicles have three retaining straps.
1. Drain fuel from fuel tank (4) by removing drainplug (8) from fuel tank (4).
NOTE
Male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape before installation.
2. Install drainplug (8) on fuel tank (4).
3. Disconnect fuel return tube (6) from elbow (5) and remove elbow (5) from fuel tank (4).
WARNIN G
Some vehicles have two separate wires and connectors. Mark wires for
installation. Connecting wires on wrong terminals may cause fuel to ignite
resulting in injury to personnel.
CAUTION
Perform steps 4 through 7 if removing fuel tank from M109A3, M185A3,
and M756A2 series trucks.
4. Disconnect connector (16) from fuel pump (15).
5. Disconnect vent tube (18) from elbow (17) and remove elbow (17) from fuel pump (15).
6. Disconnect fuel supply tube (14) from fuel pump (15).
7. Disconnect connector (12) from sending unit (13).
8. Remove two locknuts (2) and screws (1) from two retaining straps (3) and (10). Discard locknuts (2).
9. Remove two locknuts (9), screws (11), and two retaining straps (10) from fuel tank hangers (7) and
retaining straps (3). Discard locknuts (9).
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