TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1

2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 2

MAY 2001

TM-9-2320-386-24-1-1 - Page 765 of 1078

0203 00-2

TM 9-2320-386-24-1-1

0203 00

SIDE PANEL REPLACEMENT (Contd)

NOTE

The left and right side panels are replaced basically the same.

This task covers the right side panel.

SIDE PANEL REMOVAL

1.

Turn thumb cranks (3) to unlock side panel (2) from fender (16).

2.

Raise spring clip (6) and remove side panel (2) from fender (16) by sliding side panel (2) forward

until free from vehicle.

SIDE PANEL HINGES REMOVAL

1.

Remove four locknuts (8), washers (7), screws (15), washers (14), spring clip (6), and two hinges (5)

from side panel (2). Discard locknuts (8).

2.

Remove four locknuts (12), washers (11), screws (9), washers (10), and two hinges (13) from

fender (16). Discard locknuts (12).

THUMB CRANKS REMOVAL

NOTE

Perform step 1 if side panel has not been removed.

1.

Turn thumb cranks (3) to unlock side panel (2) from fender (16).

2.

Remove four locknuts (4), screws (1), and two thumb cranks (3) from side panel (2). Discard lock-

nuts (4).