TM-9-2320-361-34

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

MAY 1992

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TM 9-2320-361-34

15-8. FUEL AND WATER TANK BODIES MAINTENANCE (Contd)

.

a.

Removal

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

WARNING

Eye protection must be worn when

removing or installing springs

under tension. Failure

to do so may result in injury to personnel.

NOTE

The fuel (M49A2C) and water

tank bodies (M50A2, M50A3) are

replaced

basically

the same.

The fuel tank body has

two additional

sets of body

and frame brackets. This procedure covers the water

tank body.

Remove four locknuts (5), washers (6), two springs (7) and (8), and four screws (3) from two brackets

(1) and brackets (4). Discard locknuts (5).

Remove four locknuts (12), washers (11), and screws (9) from four brackets (2) and brackets (10).

Discard locknuts (12).

Attach chains to tank body (1) and position lifting device in center of chains. Raise lifting device and

remove slack in chains.

Attach guide lines on lashing hooks (2).

WARNING

●

All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A

swinging

or shifting load may cause injury to personnel.

●

Ensure lifting and support capacity

are greater than weight of

tank

body. Failure

to do

so may result in injury to personnel or

damage to equipment.

NOTE

Assistant will help guide tank body during lifting operations.

Remove tank body (1) and place on wooden supports.

Remove lifting device, chains, and guide lines from tank body (1).

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