TM-9-2320-361-24-2 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 2 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-2 0218 00 0218 00-2 SIDE PANEL REPLACEMENT (Contd) SIDE PANEL REMOVAL 1. Loosen clamp (15) and remove rain hood (17) from air intake (16). 2. Turn thumb cranks (2) to unlock side panel (4) from fender (9). 3. Raise spring clip (7) and remove side panel (4) from fender (9) by sliding side panel (4) forward until free from vehicle. SIDE PANEL HINGES REMOVAL 1. Remove four locknuts (5), washers (6), screws (14), spring clip (7), and two hinges (8) from side panel (4). Discard locknuts (5). 2. Remove four locknuts (11), washers (10), screws (13), and two hinges (12) from fender (9). Discard locknuts (11). THUMB CRANKS REMOVAL NOTE Perform step 1 if side panel has not been removed. 1. Turn thumb cranks (2) to unlock side panel (4) from fender (9). 2. Remove four locknuts (3), screws (1), and two thumb cranks (2) from side panel (4). Discard locknuts (3). THUMB CRANKS INSTALLATION 1. Install two thumb cranks (2) on side panel (4) with four screws (1) and new locknuts (3). NOTE Perform step 2 if side panel was removed. 2. Lock side panel (4) to fender (9) by turning thumb cranks (2). SIDE PANEL HINGES INSTALLATION 1. Install two hinges (12) on fender (9) with four screws (13), washers (10), and new locknuts (11). 2. Install two hinges (8) and spring clip (7) on side panel (4) with four screws (14), washers (6), and new locknuts (5). SIDE PANEL INSTALLATION 1. With hinges (8) and (12) aligned, raise spring clip (7), and install side panel (4) on fender (9) by sliding side panel (4) to rear until in place. 2. Lock side panel (4) to fender (9) by turning thumb cranks (2). 3. Install rain hood (17) on air intake (16) with clamp (15). 4. Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00). 5. Lower and secure hood (TM 9-2320-361-10). 6. Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).