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)

NOTE

Fuel

tank models have two additional sets of body and frame brackets.

6. Install four screws (11) in

four

brackets

(15)

and

brackets

(12)

with

four

washers (13) and new

locknuts (14). Tighten locknuts (14) 105-145 lb-ft (142-197 N.m).

WARNIN G

Eye protection must be worn when installing springs under tension.

Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.

7.

Place

four

screws

(5)

in

two

brackets

(4) and brackets (6). Install springs (9) inside springs (10) and

over screws (5) with four washers (8) and new locknuts (7).

NOTE

“

Fuel tank bracket springs installed height is 6.4 in. (163 mm).

●

Water

tank

bracket

springs

installed height is 6.5 in. (165 mm).

8. Tighten four locknuts (7) and adjust springs (9) and (10) to height specification.

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