TM-9-2320-361-20 Page 343

TM-9-2320-361-20 Unit Maintenance Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-20 3-25. FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT (M275A2) (Contd) b. Installation NOTE Male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape before installation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Install elbow (17) on fuel tank (16). Install fuel level sending unit (7) (para. 4-26). Install fuel pump (19) (in-tank) (para. 3-26). Install three insulators (13) on fuel tank (16). NOTE Assistant will help with step 5. Aline three insulators (13) with fuel tank hangers (14) and install fuel tank (16) on three fuel tank hangers (14). NOTE Ensure insulators are in place between fuel tank retaining straps and fuel tank during fuel tank installation. Install three side retaining straps (11) on fuel tank hangers (14) with three screws (12) and new locknuts (15). Connect three side retaining straps (11) to top retaining straps (9) and bracket (20) with three screws (10) and new locknuts (8). Connect fuel return tube (5) to elbow (17). Connect vent tube (2) to elbow (3). Connect fuel supply tube (4) to elbow (18). Connect wire (6) to fuel level sending unit (7). WARNING Some vehicles have two separate wires and connectors. Connecting wires on wrong terminals may cause fuel to ignite, resulting in injury to personnel. Connect connector (1) to fuel pump (19). 3-40