TM-9-2320-361-24-2

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 2 OF 2

AUGUST 2006

TM-9-2320-361-24-2 - Page 387 of 1144

TM 9-2320-361-24-2

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FUEL AND WATER TANK BODIES MAINTENANCE (Contd)

INSTALLATION

WARNING

• All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations.

A swinging or shifting load may cause injury to personnel.

• Ensure lifting capacity is greater than weight of tank body.

Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.

NOTE

Use breaker bar to align body and frame brackets.

Assistant will help guide tank body during lifting operations.

1.

Attach utility chains to tank body (1).

2.

Attach lifting device to utility chains and install guide lines to tank body (1).

3.

Lift tank body (1) off wooden supports and lower onto vehicle frame (2).

4.

Remove lifting device from chains. Remove utility chains from tank body (1).

5.

Remove guide lines from lashing hooks (3).

GUIDE LINES

LIFTING DEVICE

UTILITY CHAINS

UTILITY

CHAINS

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3

2

1