FUEL/HYDRAULIC OIL TANK REPLACEMENT/REPAIR - continued

TM 10-3930-673-34

4-7. FUEL/HYDRAULIC OIL TANK REPLACEMENT/REPAIR (CONT)

(3)

Take up slack in lifting device

attached to lifting eye (6) and

remove three nuts (7) and

lockwashers (8) from mounting

studs (9). Discard lockwashers.

(4)

Remove acorn nut (10) from

stud (11).

(5)

Lift fuel/hydraulic tank (6) away

from vehicle frame. Remove four

washers (12) from mounting studs (9)

and stud (11).

b. Cleaning. See Cleaning Instructions

c. Inspection.

TR00783

(1)

See Inspection Instructions

(Para 2-14).

(2)

Inspect exterior surfaces, hardware, and threaded fittings for corrosion or damage

(Para 2-14). Repair breaks in tank walls, if possible, by welding (see TM 9-237).

d. Installation.

WARNING

Fuel tank weighs 600 lbs (272.16 kg). Attach suitable lifting device prior to removal or

installation to prevent possible injury to personnel.

(1)

Position four washers (12) on mounting studs (9) and stud (11).

(2)

Using suitable lifting device, position fuel/hydraulic tank (6) on mounting studs (9) and

stud (11).

WARNING

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors,

and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away from open fire

and use in a well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets on skin

or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

(3)

Apply sealing compound to threads of mounting studs (9) and stud (11).

(4)

Install three lockwashers (8) and nuts (7) on mounting studs (9).

(5)

Install acorn nut (10) on stud (11).

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