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TM-9-2320-361-34 Direct Maintenance Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-34 15-33. VAN BODY REPLACEMENT THIS TASK COVERS: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP APPLICABLE MODELS M185A3 and M109A3 TOOLS General mechanic’s tool kit (Appendix B, Item 1) 1-1/8-in. socket, 1/2-in. dr. (Appendix B, Item 10) 1-1/4-in. socket, 1/2-in. dr. (Appendix B, Item 19) Lifting device MATERIALS/PARTS Ten locknuts (Appendix F, Item 103) PERSONNEL REQUIRED Two REFERENCES (TM) TM 9-2320-361-10 TM 9-2320-361-20 TM 9-2320-361-34P EQUIPMENT CONDITION Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). Battery ground cable disconnected (TM 9-2320-361-20). . Front and rear splash shields removed (TM 9-2320-361-20). Ladders removed (TM 9-2320-361-20). GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. Lifting capacity must exceed weight of van body. a. Removal 1. Disconnect lead (7) from circuit breaker (2). 2. Remove screw (5) from clamp (6). 3. Remove screw (4) from bond assembly (3). NOTE Perform step 4 if van body is equipped with heater. Have drainage container ready to catch fuel. 4. Loosen nut (9) and disconnect fuel line (8) from elbow (1). Allow excess fuel to drain into container. 5. Remove six locknuts (18) and screws (17) from six mounting brackets (16). Discard locknuts (18). NOTE Step 6 applies to M109A3 vehicles. 6. Remove four locknuts (10), screws (15), washers (14), and springs (13) and (12) from two mounting brackets (11). Discard locknuts (10). NOTE Step 7 applies to M185A3 vehicles. 7. Remove four locknuts (19), screws (21), eight spring keepers (20), four springs (22), and springs (23) from two mounting brackets (11). Discard locknuts (19). 15-118