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 873 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
12-55. TANK BODIES FRONT SPLASH GUARD REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
M49A2C, M50A2, M50A3
MATERIALS/PARTS
Nine locknuts (M49A2C, M50A3)
Seven locknuts (M50A2)
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep fire extinguisher nearby when working on fuel
tank trucks.
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.
NOTE
Left and right front splash guards are replaced the same way,
except for two additional screws on the left side pioneer tool bracket
of the M49A2C and M50A3 vehicles.
a. Removal
1. Remove two locknuts (8) and screws (9) from braces (7) and splash guard (10). Discard locknuts (8).
2. Remove two locknuts (6), screws (5), and two braces (7) from frame (4). Discard locknuts (6).
NOTE
Perform step 3 on left side of M49A2C and M50A3 vehicles.
3. Remove two locknuts (13) and screws (1) from pioneer tool bracket (12) and splash guard (10).
Discard locknuts (13).
4. Remove three locknuts (11), screws (3), and splash guard (10) from frame (2). Discard locknuts (11).
b. Installation
1. Install splash guard (10) on frame (2) with three screws (3) and new locknuts (11).
NOTE
Perform step 2 on left side of M49A2C and M50A3 vehicles.
2. Install pioneer tool bracket (12) on splash guard (10) with two screws (1) and new locknuts (13).
3. Install two braces (7) on frame (4) with two screws (5) and new locknuts (6).
4. Install two braces (7) on splash guard (10) with two screws (9) and new locknuts (8).
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