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 0266 00 0266 00-2 FRONT AND REAR FUEL TANK DISHCARGE TUBES REPLACEMENT (M49A2C) (Contd) REMOVAL WARNING Diesel fuel is flammable. Do not perform fuel system procedures near open flames. Injury or death to personnel may result. NOTE • Removal and installation of front and rear fuel tank discharge tubes is the same except for two U-bolts on the rear tube and three U-bolts on the front tube. This procedure describes removal and installation of the front tube. • Access to nuts, screws, coupling, and gasket for removal and installation is through vehicle rear compartment. 1. Remove two nuts (2), screws (3), coupling (1), and gasket (6) from discharge tube (4) and manifold (5). Discard gasket (6). 2. Remove six locknuts (9) and three U-bolts (16) from discharge tube (7) and frame (8). Discard locknuts (9). 3. Remove two nuts (15), screws (10), coupling (11), and gasket (13) from discharge tube (7) and discharge valve (12). Discard gasket (13). 4. Remove discharge tube (7) from discharge valve (12), manifold (5), and frame (8). INSTALLATION 1. Position discharge tube (7) on discharge valve (12). 2. Install new gasket (6) and discharge tube (7) on manifold (5) with coupling (1), two screws (3), and nuts (2). 3. Install new gasket (13) and discharge tube (7) on discharge valve (12) with coupling (1), two screws (10), and nuts (15). 4. Install discharge tube (7) on frame (8) with three U-bolts (16) and six new locknuts (9). 5. Fill fuel tanks (TM 9-2320-361-10) and check for leaks. 6. Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00). 7. Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).