REMOVAL - TM-9-2320-302-20-20656

TM 9-2320-302-20-2

AIR TUBE REPLACEMENT (M917A2) - CONTINUED

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REMOVAL

NOTE

Some air tubes use conventional compression fittings with tube nuts. Other air tubes use plastic

push-in fittings. To replace push-in fittings, refer to instructions in General Maintenance

Instructions, WP 0299 00.

For location of air tubes, refer to Table 1, Air Tube Locator Table.

Tag all air tubes and fittings to aid in installation.

Remove and discard plastic tiedown straps. Install new tiedown straps.

When replacing air tube, remove tube from vehicle and cut new tube 1/4-1/2 in (6.4 - 12.7 mm)

longer than old air tube.

Remove nut (2) from fitting (5).

Remove air tube (1) from fitting (5).

NOTE

If insert remains in fitting, do not remove.

Remove insert (4), ferrule (3), and nut (2) from air tube (1).

INSTALLATION

NOTE

Procedure is the same for all air tubes.

Install nut (2), ferrule (3), and insert (4) on air tube (1).

WARNING

Adhesives 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

adhesives or sealing compound contact skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

Ensure all air lines and fittings are clear of debris and excess pipe sealing compound does not enter air

lines or fittings. Failure to follow this warning could result in injury to personnel and damage to equip-

ment.

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