TM 9-2320-361-20
12-56. TANK BODIES UPPER AND LOWER REAR SPLASH GUARD REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Lower Splash Guard Removal
c. Upper Splash Guard Installation
b. Upper Splash Guard Removal
d. Lower Splash Guard Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
M49A2C, M50A2, M50A3
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
MATERIALS/PARTS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Ten locknuts
Keep fire extinguisher nearby when
REFERENCES (TM)
tank trucks.
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
working on fuel
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.
a. Lower Splash Guard Removal
Remove three locknuts (6), screws (8), retainer strip (9), and lower splash guard (10) from upper splash
guard (4). Discard locknuts (6).
b. Upper Splash Guard Removal
1. Remove two locknuts (7) and screws (12) from braces (11) and upper splash guard (4). Discard
locknuts (7).
2. Remove two locknuts (13), screws (2), and braces (11) from crossmember (1). Discard locknuts (13).
3. Remove three locknuts (5), screws (3), and upper splash guard (4) from crossmember (14). Discard
locknuts (5).
c. Upper Splash Guard Installation
1. Install upper splash guard (4) on crossmember (14) with three screws (3) and new locknuts (5).
2. Install two braces (11) on crossmember (1) with two screws (2) and new locknuts (13).
3. Install two braces (11) on upper splash guard (4) with two screws (12) and new locknuts (7).
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