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 341 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
3-25. FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT (M275A2)
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
M275A2
MATERIALS/PARTS
Six locknuts
Antiseize tape (Appendix C, Item 27)
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Battery ground cable disconnected (para. 4-48).
Wheels removed on left side of forward-rear axle
(para. 9-2).
Left front splash guard removed (para. 12-55).
Rear cab mounts removed (para. 11-23).
Fuel tank filler cap and sleeve removed (para. 3-22).
Two
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
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.
a. Removal
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.
1. Drain fuel from fuel tank (16) by removing drainplug (21) from fuel tank (16).
NOTE
Male pipe threads must be wrapped with antisiez tape before
installation.
2. Install drain plug (21) on fuel tank (16).
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.
3. Disconnect connector (1) from fuel pump (19).
4. Disconnect wire (6) from fuel level sending unit (7).
5. Disconnect fuel supply tube (4) from elbow (18).
6. Disconnect vent tube (2) from elbow (3).
7. Disconnect fuel return tube (5) from elbow (17).
8. Remove three locknuts (8) and screws (10) from three side retaining straps (11), top retaining
straps (9), and bracket (20). Discard locknuts (8).
9. Remove three locknuts (15), screws (12), and side retaining straps (11) from three fuel tank
hangers (14). Discard locknuts (15).
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