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 713 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
11-11. SIDE PANEL REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Side Panel Removal
b. Side Panel Hinges Removal
c. Thumb Cranks Removal
d. Side Panel Hinges Installation
e. Side Panel Installation
f. Thumb Cranks Installation
APPLICABLE MODELS
All
MATERIAL/IPARTS
Twelve locknuts
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
Hood raised and secured (TM 9-2320-361-10).
NOTE
The right side panel replacement differs from the lefi. The right
side panel replacement requires removal of the rain hood. This
procedure covers right side panel replacement.
a. Side Panel Removal
1. Loosen clamp (15) and remove rainhood (17) from air intake (16).
2. Turn thumb cranks (2) to unlock side panel (4) from fender (9).
3. Raise spring clip (7) and remove side panel (4) from fender (9) by sliding side panel (4) forward until
free from vehicle.
b. Side Panel Hinges Removal
1. Remove four locknuts (5), washers (6), screws (14), spring clip (7), and two hinges (8) from side
panel (4). Discard locknuts (5).
2. Remove four locknuts (11), washers (10), screws (13), and two hinges (12) from fender (9). Discard
locknuts (11).
c. Thumb Cranks Removal
NOTE
Perform steps 1 and 2 if side panel has not been removed.
1. Loosen clamp (15) and remove rainhood (17) from air intake (16).
2. Turn thumb cranks (2) to unlock side panel (4) from fender (9).
3. Remove four locknuts (3), screws (1), and two thumb cranks (2) from side panel (4). Discard
locknuts (3).
d. Side Panel Hinges Installation
1. Install two hinges (12) on fender (9) with four screws (13), washers (10), and new locknuts (11).
2. Install two hinges (8) and spring clip (7) on side panel (4) with four screws (14), washers (6), and
new locknuts (5).
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