TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Page 482

TM-9-2320-361-24-1 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 1 for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-24-1 0041 00 0041 00-2 INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS MAINTENANCE (Contd) INTAKE AND EXHAUST MANIFOLDS REMOVAL 1. Remove drain valve (7) and plug (8) from intake manifold (4). 2. Remove sixteen nuts (6) and washers (5) from intake manifold (4). 3. Remove twelve locknuts (11) and washers (10) from exhaust manifold (9). Discard locknuts (11). 4. Loosen two screws (17) on starter solenoid bracket (18). NOTE Assistant will help with steps 5 and 6. 5. Remove intake manifold (4), exhaust manifold (9), and two gaskets (3) from cylinder heads (1) and (2). Discard gaskets (3). 6. Remove excess gasket (3) material from cylinder heads (1) and (2), intake manifold (4), and exhaust manifold (9). EXHAUST MANIFOLD DISASSEMBLY 1. Remove manifold sections (12) and (14) from manifold section (16). 2. Remove six flange seal rings (13) from manifold sections (12) and (14). Discard seal rings (13). 3. Remove two plugs (15) from exhaust manifold sections (12) and (14). CLEANING AND INSPECTION 1. For general cleaning and inspection instructions, refer to WP 0021 00. 2. Inspect three plugs (8) and (15) for looseness, leaking, or damage. If loose or damaged, replace. 3. Inspect four studs (19) for looseness, stripped, cross-threaded, or other damage. Repair thread damage. If more repair is required, replace intake manifolds (4). 4. Inspect gasket surfaces on intake manifold (4) and exhaust manifold (9) for nicks, burrs, or scratches. Repair with fine mill file or crocus cloth. 5. Inspect intake manifold (4) and exhaust manifold (9) for cracks or bends. If damaged, replace.