TM-5-3805-264-13-P

TRUCK, DUMP, HEAVY, BODY M917A1 AND M917A2

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST

JUNE 2014

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REMOVAL - Continued

6.

Using suitable lift with chains, lower front of dump body (Figure 4, Item 6).

7.

Attach suitable lift with chains at four corners of dump body (Figure 4, Item 6). Take up slack in chains with

lift.

8.

Remove two locknuts (Figure 4, Item 4) and screws (Figure 4, Item 2) from rear hinge (Figure 4, Item 1) and

hinge pins (Figure 4, Item 5). Discard locknuts.

9.

Remove driver's side and passenger's side hinge pins (Figure 4, Item 5) from rear hinge (Figure 4, Item 1).

WARNING

Use extreme care when handling heavy parts. Lifting cables, chains, hooks, and slings

must be in good condition and of suitable capacity. Keep clear of parts supported only by

lifting device. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury, death, and/or damage to

equipment.

NOTE

Before removing dump body from vehicle chassis, perform a trial lift to ensure body is

balanced and will lift straight and level from vehicle chassis.

10.

Remove dump body (Figure 4, Item 6) from vehicle chassis (Figure 4, Item 3). Place dump body on suitable

supports and remove lifting device and chains.

Figure 4.

Hinge Pin Removal.

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