SMI-9-2320-387-14P-1

TRUCK, UTILITY: EXPANDED CAPACITY

SUPPLEMENTAL OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR PARTS INSTRUCTIONS

JULY 2004

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11-29.1. CARGO SHELL DOOR GAS SPRING MOUNTING BRACKET REPLACEMENT

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

a. Removal

1.

Remove two locknuts (9), washers (1), capscrews (2), and washers (1) from bracket (3) and

wheelhouse (6). Discard locknuts (9).

2.

Remove two locknuts (8), washers (4), backing plate (7), capscrews (5), washers (4), and bracket (3)

from wheelhouse (6). Discard locknuts (8). Remove tape from bracket (3) and discard tape.

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M1151

Tools

General mechanic’s tool kit:

automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)

Materials/Parts

Tape (Appendix C, Item 78)

Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 77)

Personnel Required

One mechanic

One assistant

Manual References

TM 9-2320-387-10

TM 9-2320-387-24P

Equiment Condition

• Tailgate lowered (TM 9-2320-387-10).

• Gas spring removed (para. 11-22).

b. Installation

1.

Apply tape to bracket (3) mounting surfaces. Install bracket (3) on wheelhouse (6) with two

washers (4), capscrews (5), backing plate (7), washers (4), and locknuts (8). Tighten locknuts (8) to

8 lb-ft (11 N

•

m).

2.

Secure bracket (3) to wheelhouse (6) with two washers (1), capscrews (2), washers (1), and

locknuts (9). Tighten locknuts (9) to 8 lb-ft (11 N

•

m).

SMI 9-2320-387-14&P-1

11-52.2

Change 4

FOLLOW-ON TASKS: • Install gas spring (para. 11-22).

• Raise and secure tailgate (TM 9-2320-387-10).