TM 9-2320-289-20
3-11.
FUEL TANK AND SHIELD MAINTENANCE (ALL EXCEPT M1009).
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
MaterialslParts
Both battery negative cables disconnected.
One gasket
(See paragraph 4-38)
Seven Iockwashers
Fuel tank drained.
One starwasher
Too/s/Test Equipment
Personnel Required
Fuel remover/installer, J-24187
MOS 63B (2)
General Safety Instructions
DO NOT perform this procedure near fire, flames, or sparks.
Always wear goggles when working on underside of truck.
WARNING
Diesel fuel is flammable. DO NOT perform this procedure near fire,
flames, or sparks. A fire extinguisher must be on hand in work area.
Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death.
Always wear goggles when working on underside of truck. Fuel spillage
can occur when disconnecting fuel lines. Failure to follow this warning
may result in serious eye injury.
NOTE
If removing fuel tank shield assembly (25), perform step 1.
When removing fuel tank shield assembly (25), 2 bolts (23) remain in
support assemblies (4) as a guide when installing fuel tank shield
assembly.
1.
Remove 5 nuts (11), Iockwashers (10), and 3 bolts (7), and remove fuel tank shield assembly
(25). Discard Iockwashers.
2.
Remove 2 bolts (5), nuts (9), Iockwashers (8), and brackets (6). Discard Iockwashers.
3.
Remove 2 bolts (24), nuts (27), and bracket (26).
4.
Loosen clamp (13) and remove fuel tank fill vent hose (12) from fuel tank (19).
5.
Loosen clamp (15) and remove fuel tank fill hose (14) from fuel tank (19).
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