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 0060 00 0060 00-2 FUEL TANK REPLACEMENT (Contd) WARNING • Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not perform fuel system procedures near open flame. Injury or death to personnel may result. • Accidental or intentional introduction of liquid contaminants into the environment is a violation of state, federal, and military regulations. Refer to Army POL (WP 0001 00) for information concerning storage, use, and disposal of these liquids. Failure to do so may result in damage to environment and health of personnel. • Eye protection must be worn during fuel tank replacement. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel. CAUTION Cap or plug all openings immediately after disconnecting lines and hoses to prevent contamination. Remove cap or plugs prior to installation. Failure to do so may result in damage to equipment. NOTE Use a drain pan to capture any draining fuel. Dispose of fluids in accordance with local policy and ordinances. Ensure all spills are cleaned up. REMOVAL 1. Drain fuel from fuel tank (4) by removing drainplug (8) from fuel tank (4). NOTE Male pipe threads must be wrapped with antiseize tape before installation. 2. Install drainplug (8) on fuel tank (4). 3. Disconnect fuel return tube (6) from elbow (5) and remove elbow (5) from fuel tank (4). WARNING Some vehicles have two separate wires and connectors. Mark location of wires for installation. Connecting wires on wrong terminals may cause fuel to ignite, resulting in injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment. CAUTION Perform steps 4 through 7 only if removing fuel tank from M109A3 and M185A3 series trucks. 4. Disconnect connector (16) from fuel pump (15). 5. Disconnect vent tube (18) from elbow (17) and remove elbow (17) from fuel pump (15). 6. Disconnect fuel supply tube (14) from fuel pump (15). 7. Disconnect connector (12) from sending unit (13). 8. Remove two locknuts (2) and screws (1) from retaining straps (3) and (10). Discard locknuts (2). 9. Remove two locknuts (9), screws (11), and two retaining straps (10) from fuel tank hangers (7) and retaining straps (3). Discard locknuts (9). NOTE Assistant will help with step 10. 10. Remove fuel tank (4) from two fuel tank hangers (7). NOTE Perform steps 11 and 12 only if removing fuel tank from M109A3 and M185A3 series trucks. 11. Remove fuel pump (15) from fuel tank (4) (WP 0061 00). 12. Remove sending unit (13) from fuel tank (4) (WP 0109 00).