TM 9-2320-289-20
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BATTERY AND RELATED COMPONENTS MAINTENANCE (Con’t).
c.
INSTALLATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
NOTE
Batteries in trucks with winterization kits are installed in battery box (3)
instead of battery tray. If truck is not equipped with winterization kits,
perform steps 1-6.
If installing rear battery tray and supports (11 and 17), perform steps 1
and 2.
If installing rear battery, perform steps 1-3.
If installing front battery tray and supports (6 and 22), perform steps 4-6.
If installing front battery, perform step 6.
Install rear battery tray and support (17) with 4 bolts (19) and 2 nuts (18).
NOTE
If replacing maintenance-free battery with
be installed in outboard threaded holes.
Install mounting nut (16) if removed. Install short
battery tray and support (17).
NOTE
6TN battery, support rods must
threaded end of 2 support rods (15) on rear
Negative (-) terminal should face toward front of truck.
Position rear battery on rear battery tray and support (17) on battery box (3). Install support (11)
on rear battery hold-down bracket (14) with 2 nuts (10). Install rear battery hold-down bracket
and support (11) assembly with 3 nuts (13) and bolt (12).
Install front battery tray and support (22) with 4 bolts (20) and 2 nuts (21).
NOTE
If replacing maintenance-free battery with 6TN battery, support rods must
be installed in outboard threaded holes.
Mount reinforcement bracket (23) in fender, if removed. Install support (6) on reinforcement
bracket with 2 nuts (25), if removed. Install short threaded end of 2 support rods (24) on front
battery tray and support (22).
NOTE
Negative (-) terminal should face toward right side of truck.
Position front battery on front battery tray and support (22) or battery box (3). Install front battery
hold-down bracket (9) with 2 nuts (8) and bolts (7).
Install battery retainer (1) on hook bolts (4) with 2 nuts (2). Tighten nuts to 40-60 lb.-in.
(5-7 N•m).
FOLLOW-ON TASKS:
Connect battery cables. (See paragraph 4-38)
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