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 0363 00 0363 00-2 HARDTOP MAINTENANCE (Contd) WARNING Hardtop is heavy. An assistant is required during removal and installation to prevent injury to personnel. REMOVAL 1. Remove two screws (1) and lockwashers (2) from each side of hardtop (3) and windshield frame (14). Discard lockwashers (2). 2. Remove capscrew (12), washer (13), and locknut (5) from each side of hardtop (3) and windshield frame (14). Discard locknut (5). 3. Remove fourteen screws (11), locknuts (6), and washers (7) and (10) from hardtop (3). Discard locknuts (6). NOTE Assistant will help with step 4. 4. Remove hardtop (3) and seal (8). 5. Remove two screws (23) and retainers (22) from back panel (9). 6. Remove fourteen locknuts (24), screws (19), and washers (20) from back panel (9) and cab (18). Discard locknuts (24). 7. Remove back panel (9) and seal (21) from cab (18). DISASSEMBLY Remove five nuts (4), lockwashers (16), screws (15), and seal (17) from hardtop (3). Discard lockwashers (16). INSPECTION Inspect seals (8), (17), and (21) for rips, tears, or other damage. Replace seals (8) and (21) if ripped, torn, or damaged. ASSEMBLY Install seal (17) on hardtop (3) with five screws (15), new lockwashers (16), and nuts (4). INSTALLATION NOTE Do not tighten any screws or nuts until kit is fully installed. 1. Install seal (21) to back panel (9) with two retainers (22) and screws (23). 2. Install back panel (9) to cab (18) and align holes. 3. Install fourteen washers (20), screws (19), and new locknuts (24) on back panel (9) and cab (18). NOTE Assistant will help with step 4. 4. Place seal (8) on back panel (9). Install hardtop (3) on back panel (9) and align holes. 5. Install fourteen washers (7), screws (11), washers (10), and new locknuts (6) on back panel (9) and hardtop (3). Do not tighten. 6. Install washer (13), capscrew (12), and new locknut (5) on each side of hardtop (3) and windshield frame (14).