TM-5-3805-254-34

TRUCK, DUMP, 20 TON, 6X4, ON-OFF HIGHWAY 71,000 GVW

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MARCH 1993

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TM 5-3805-254-34

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TAILGATE RELEASE LEVER AND LINKAGE REPLACEMENT.

This Task Covers:

a.

Removal

c.

Installation

b.

Cleaning and Inspection

Initial Setup:

Materials/Parts:

Tools/Test Equipment:

•

Dry cleaning solvent (Item 23, Appendix B)

•

· General mechanic's tool kit

•

· Four cotter pins

Personnel Required:

Two

General Safety Instructions:

•

Dry cleaning solvent is flammable and must not be

used near open flame.

Use only in a well-ventilated

area.

a.

REMOVAL

1.

Remove cotter pin (5), clevis pin (3), and clevis (4) from hook (6).

Discard cotter pin.

2.

Remove clevis (4) and nut (2) from pull rod (1).

3.

Count number of threads showing at end of pull rod (1), then remove nut (2) from pull rod.

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