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 487 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
4-49. BATTERY AND BATTERY BOX REPLACEMENT AND SERVICING
This task covers:
a. Batteries and Battery Box Removal
d. Battery Box Support Installation
b. Battery Box Support Removal
e. Batteries and Battery Box Installation
c. Battery and Battery Box Servicing
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
All
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
MATERIALS/PARTS
Battery clamps removed (para. 4-48).
Eleven locknuts
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Four lockwashers
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves.
Two spring washers
Do not smoke when performing battery maintenance.
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Remove all jewelry.
Two
When removing batteries, disconnect battery ground
cable first.
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
TM 9-6140-200-14
WARNING
Battery acid (electrolyte) is extremely harmful. Always wear safety
goggles and rubber gloves when performing battery maintenance. Severe
injury will result if acid contacts eyes or skin.
Do not smoke, have open flame, or make sparks when performing battery
maintenance. Batteries may explode causing severe injury to personnel.
Remove all jewelry such as rings, dog tags, bracelets, etc. If jewelry or
disconnected battery ground cable contacts positive battery post, a direct short
can result, causing damage to equipment or severe injury to personnel.
When removing battery cables, disconnect ground cable first. Do not allow
tools to come in contact with vehicle when disconnecting cable clamps. A
direct short can result, causing instant heating of tools, tool damage,
battery damage, or battery explosion, and severe injury to personnel.
a. Batteries and Battery Box Removal
1. Remove four nuts (1), lockwashers (2), J-bolts (4), and battery holddown (3) from battery box (6) and
two batteries (5). Discard lockwashers (2).
NOTE
Assistant will help with step 2.
2. Remove two batteries (5) from battery box (6).
3. Remove battery box (6) from battery box support (7).
4. Remove five locknuts (20), screws (18), and shield (19) from battery box (6). Discard locknuts (20).
5. Remove two nuts (8), thumb screws (10), and washers (9) from battery box (6).
b. Battery Box Support Removal
1. Remove four locknuts (16), screws (17), and battery box support (7) from two running board
brackets (15), Discard locknuts (16).
2. Remove two locknuts (11), screws (14), spring washers (13), and clamps (12) from battery box
support (7), Discard locknuts (11) and spring washers (13).
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