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 849 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
12-44. REAR COMPARTMENT DOOR MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Repair
b. Cleaning and Inspection
d. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
M49A2C, M50A2, M50A3
MATERIALS/PARTS
Twenty-six locknuts
REFERENCES (TM) (Contd)
TM 9-237
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
TM 43-0137
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Two
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
REFERENCES (TM)
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FM 43-2
Keep fire extinguisher nearby when working on fuel
TB 43-0209
tank trucks.
TC 9-510
WARNIN G
Do not perform this procedure while smoking or within 50 feet of
sparks or open flame. Fuel is flammable and can explode easily,
causing injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment.
1. Remove six locknuts (8), screws (2), and two holders (1) from compartment doors (4). Discard locknuts (8).
NOTE
Assistant will help with step 2.
2. Remove twenty screws (7), locknuts (3), and compartment doors (4) from tank body (9). Discard locknuts (3).
3. Remove four screws (6) and instruction plate (5) from compartment door (4).
b. Cleaning and Inspection
1. Refer to para. 2-10 for general cleaning instructions.
2. Inspect compartment door(s) for dents, rust, or damage. Replace compartment door(s) if dented,
extensively rusted, or damaged.
1. Remove data plates (para. 11-37) or lashing hooks (para. 11-25) in area(s) to be painted/repaired.
2. Remove paint or rust from area to be repaired (TM 43-0139).
3. Repair compartment door(s) (TM 9-237 and TC 9-510).
4. Paint compartment door(s) as required (TM 43-0137 and TB 43-0209).
5. Install data plates (para. 11-37) or lashing hooks (para. 11-37).
d. Installation
1. Install instruction plate (5) on compartment door (4) with four screws (6).
NOTE
Assistant will help with step 2.
2. Install compartment doors (4) on tank body (9) with twenty screws (7) and new locknuts (3).
3. Install two door holders (1) on compartment doors (4) with six screws (2) and new locknuts (8).
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