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
TM-9-2320-361-24-1 - Page 752 of 1176
TM 9-2320-361-24-1
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AIR PRESSURE GAUGE REPLACEMENT (Contd)
REMOVAL
1.
Turn four lockstuds (8) ¼ turn to left and pull instrument cluster (6) away from instrument
panel (5).
WARNING
Do not disconnect air lines before draining air reservoirs. Small
parts under pressure may shoot out with high velocity, causing
injury to personnel.
NOTE
Location of gauges on instrument cluster may vary for M44A2
series trucks. Install gauges in their original locations.
2.
Disconnect air line (1) from air pressure gauge (7).
3.
Remove two nuts (2), lockwashers (3), and gauge mounting bracket (4) from air pressure
gauge (7). Discard lockwashers (3).
4.
Remove air pressure gauge (7) from front of instrument cluster (6).
INSTALLATION
1.
Position air pressure gauge (7) through front of instrument cluster (6).
2.
Position gauge mounting bracket (4) on air pressure gauge (7) and install with two new
lockwashers (3) and nuts (2).
NOTE
Clean male pipe threads and wrap with antiseize tape before
installation.
3.
Wrap threads of air pressure gauge (7) with antiseize tape and connect air line (1) to air pressure
gauge (7).
4.
Position instrument cluster (6) on instrument panel (5) and lock in place by turning four lockstuds
(8) 1/4 turn to right.
5.
Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).
6.
Start engine (TM 9-2320-361-10). Allow air pressure to build up to normal operating range.
7.
Check for air leaks at air pressure gauge.
8.
Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).
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