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 431 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
4-11. AIR PRESSURE GAGE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
MATERIALS/PARTS
Two lockwashers
Antiseize tape (Appendix C, Item 27)
REFERENCES [TM)
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
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Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
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Air reservoirs drained (TM 9-2320-361-10).
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Battery ground cable disconnected (para. 4-48).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not disconnect air lines before draining air
reservoirs.
a. Removal
1. Turn four lockstuds (8) ¼ turn to left and pull instrument cluster (6) away from instrument
panel (5).
WARNING
Do not disconnect air lines before draining air reservoirs. Small
parts under pressure may shoot out with high velocity, causing
injury to personnel.
NOTE
Location of gages on instrument cluster may vary for M44A2 series
trucks. Install gages in their original locations.
2. Disconnect air line (1) from air pressure gage (7).
3. Remove two nuts (2), lockwashers (3), and gage mounting bracket (4) from air pressure gage (7).
Discard lockwashers (3).
4. Remove air pressure gage (7) from front of instrument cluster (6).
1.
2.
3.
4.
4-20
Position air pressure gage (7) through front of instrument cluster (6).
Position gage mounting bracket (4) on air pressure gage (7) and install with two new lockwashers
(3) and nuts (2).
NOTE
Clean male pipe threads and wrap with antiseize tape before
installation.
Connect air line (1) to air pressure gage (7).
Position instrument cluster (6) on instrument panel (5) and lock in place by turning four lock-
studs (8) 1/4 turn to right.
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