TM 5-5420-226-20-2
FUEL TANK (LEFT) REPLACEMENT (Sheet 1 of 16)
PROCEDURE INDEX
PROCEDURE
PAGE
Removal
Installation
TOOLS:
15/16 in. combination box and open end wrench (2 required)
1 in. combination box and open end wrench
1-1/2 in. open end wrench
Ratchet with 1/2 in. drive
9/16 in. socket with 1/2 in. drive
8 in. adjustable wrench
1-1/8 in. open end wrench
1/2 in. combination box and open end wrench
9/16 in. combination box and open end wrench (2 required)
7/16 in. socket with 1/2 in. drive
1/2 in. socket with 1/2 in. drive
7/8 in. combination box and open end wrench 15/16 in. crowfoot
SUPPLIES:
Rags (Item 65, Appendix D)
Plug (MS14314-5X or equivalent 3/4 inch NPT)
Spacers
Gloves (Item 69, Appendix D)
Dry cleaning solvent (Item 55, Appendix D)
Goggles (Item 70, Appendix D)
Adhesive (Item 4, Appendix D)
Drain Pan
Sealing compound (Item 23, Appendix D)
Masking tape (Item 58, Appendix D)
PERSONNEL:
Four
REFERENCES: TM 5-5420-226-20
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURE:
Remove powerplant (page 5-2)
Remove left air intake assembly (page 7-65)
Remove number four (left and right) torsion bars (page 14-24)
Drain fuel tanks (page 7-206)
Remove fuel shutoff cable (page 7-364)
Remove left bulkhead access cover (page 17-2)
WARNING
Fuel is very flammable and can explode easily. To avoid serious injury or death, keep fuel away from open
fire and keep fire extinguisher within easy reach when working with fuel. Do not work on fuel system
when engine is hot. Fuel can be ignited by hot engine. When working with fuel, post signs that read "NO
SMOKING WITHIN 50 FEET OF VEHICLE."
Fuel tank weighs about 125 pounds. Injury to personnel or damage to equipment could result through
careless handling. Four personnel are required for lifting not due to weight, but size.
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