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

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FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

SIDE RAIL MAINTENANCE

REMOVAL, CLEANING, AND INSTALLATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M185A3, M109A3

Tools and Special Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit

(item 116, WP 0469 00)

Materials/Parts

Fifty-four rivets (item 315, WP 0470 00)

Materials/Parts (Contd)

Fifty-four plugs (item 310, WP 0470 00)

Tar (item 52, WP 0468 00)

Equipment Condition

Parking brake set and wheels chocked

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

Battery ground cable disconnected

(WP 0126 00).

NOTE

Side rails on both sides of van body are removed and installed

the same. This task covers one side.

REMOVAL

1.

Drill fifty-four plugs (3) and rivets (2) out of side rail (4) and van wall (1).

2.

Remove two side rails (4) from van wall (1).

CLEANING

Clean all tar out of rivet holes (5) and side rail (4).

INSTALLATION

NOTE

A sealer coat of hot tar must be applied to inside of rail in area

of rivet holes before installation.

1.

Install two side rails (4) on van wall (1) with fifty-four new rivets (2) and fifty-four plugs (3).

2.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

3.

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

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