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 700 of 1144

TM 9-2320-361-24-2

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MACHINE GUN MOUNT KIT REPLACEMENT (Contd)

INSTALLATION

NOTE

• Assistant will help with steps 2 through 8.

• If machine gun mount kit is not to be installed, proceed to cab

top installation.

1.

Install four U-bolts (8) on two rear gun mount brackets (7) with eight new locknuts (3). Finger

tighten locknuts (3).

2.

Install right rear bracket post (1) through U-bolts (8) and rear gun mount bracket (7). Ensure

pin (2) rests on top of U-bolt (8) and bracket post (1) turns freely.

3.

Install left rear bracket post (9) through U-bolts (8) and rear gun mount bracket (7). Ensure weld

post pin (10) rests on top of U-bolt (8) and bracket post (9) turns freely.

4.

Loosen four screws (11) on front gun mount bracket (6).

5.

Install front bracket post (4) in front gun mount bracket (6). Ensure pin (5) rests on top of gun

mount bracket (6).

6.

Position ring mount (12) on front bracket post (4), right rear bracket post (1), and left rear bracket

post adapter (15).

7.

Align ring mount locating hole (18) to locating hole in right rear adapter (17).

8.

Install ring mount (12) with twelve screws (13), twenty-four washers (14), and twelve new

locknuts (16).

9.

Tighten all four right front gun mount screws (11).

10.

Tighten all remaining gun mount hardware.

11.

Install cab top, hardtop (WP 0363 00), or soft top (TM 9-2320-361-10).

12.

Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

13.

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