TM-9-2350-311-34-1

HULL, POWERPLANT, DRIVE CONTROLS, TRACKS, SUSPENSION, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS: HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

SEPTEMBER 1994

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TM 9-2350-311-34-1

5-2 FUEL TANKS — CONTINUED

c. Installation

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Lower lower fuel tank (23) into position behind engine mount assembly (24) and install shim washers under

retaining straps as required.

NOTE

Steps 2 thru 4 apply to upper fuel tank.

Lower upper fuel tank (19) into hull and push towards rear of vehicle into hull recess.

NOTE

Access nut and screw from inside of vehicle.

Retract channel (25), hold nut (26), and loosen screw (27).

Ensure upper fuel tank (19) position will aline with crossover tube and filler assembly when installed.

Install retaining strap (18), two flat washers (17), and two screws (16).

NOTE

Steps 6 and 7 apply to upper fuel tank.

Tighten turnbuckle (14).

Use screwdriver to extend channel (25) to fit against upper fuel tank (19). Torque nut .(26) to 10 Ib-ft (13.5

N•m). Turn screw (27) to position channel.

Lower lower fuel tank (23) under engine mount assembly (24) and install into vehicle.

Install two retaining straps (22), four flat washers (21), and four screws (20).

10 Push upper fuel tank (19) inward towards back of vehicle to clear hull recess and position in vehicle.

11 Install retaining strap (18), two flat washers (17), and two screws (16) at front of upper fuel tank (19).

12 Reach through filler opening (15) and tighten tumbuckle (14).

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