TM-9-2320-361-24-1

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 1 OF 2

AUGUST 2006

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OIL DIPSTICK TUBE REPLACEMENT (Contd)

REMOVAL

1.

Remove nut (1), lockwasher (7), and screw (3) from bracket (6). Discard lockwasher (7).

2.

Remove dipstick tube (5) from engine (4) and bracket (6).

NOTE

Perform step 3 only if oil dipstick tube bracket needs

replacement.

3.

Remove two nuts (2) and bracket (6) from engine (4).

INSTALLATION

NOTE

• Male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape

before installation.

• Perform step 1 only if oil dipstick tube bracket was removed.

1.

Install bracket (6) on engine (4) with two nuts (2).

2.

Insert dipstick tube (5) through bracket (6), and install dipstick tube (5) on engine (4).

3.

Install screw (3), new lockwasher (7), and nut (1) on dipstick tube bracket (6).

4.

Install dipstick (TM 9-2320-361-10).

5.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

6.

Lower and secure hood (TM 9-2320-361-10).

7.

Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).

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