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 0054 00 0054 00-2 AIR CLEANER INDICATOR AND TUBE MAINTENANCE (Contd) REMOVAL 1. Disconnect tube (6) from connector (7) and remove connector (7) from air cleaner head (8). NOTE Step 2 must be performed with two personnel. 2. Remove two nuts (4), screws (1), and clamps (3) from tube (6) on firewall (5). 3. Remove two nuts (9), screws (13), and washers (12) from air cleaner indicator (11). 4. Disconnect tube (6) from adapter (10) and remove air cleaner indicator (11). 5. Remove adapter (10) from air cleaner indicator (11). 6. Remove tube (6) and grommet (2) from firewall (5), INSPECTION AND CLEANING 1. Inspect tube (6) for kinks and obstruction. Replace tube (6) if kinked or obstructed. WARNING Compressed air source must not exceed 30 psi (207 kPa). Wear eyeshields when cleaning with compressed air. Failure to wear eyeshields may result in injury to personnel. 2. Clean tube (6) by blowing through it with compressed air. 3. Inspect connector (7), adapter (10), and fittings on tube (6) for stripped threads. Replace connector (7), adapter (10), or fittings on tube (6) if threads are stripped. INSTALLATION NOTE Male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape before installation. 1. Install grommet (2) and tube (6) into firewall (5). 2. Install adapter (10) on air cleaner indicator (11). 3. Connect air cleaner indicator (11) to tube (6). 4. Install two screws (13), washers (12), and nuts (9). NOTE Step 5 must be performed with two personnel. 5. Install tube (6) on firewall (5) with two clamps (3), screws (1), and nuts (4). Do not tighten nuts (4). 6. Install connector (7) on air cleaner head (8), and connect tube (6) to adapter (7). Tighten nuts (4). 7. Lower and secure hood (TM 9-2320-361-10). 8. Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).