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

1.

Disconnect MCS tailgate wiring harness connector (Figure 1, Item 3) from receptacle (Figure 1, Item 8).

2.

Disconnect MCS quick-disconnect air line (Figure 1, Item 7).

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.

3.

Attach lifting slings (Figure 1, Item 4) to MCS tailgate (Figure 1, Item 5) and remove slack from lifting slings.

4.

Remove linch pins (Figure 1, Item 2) and hinge pins (Figure 1, Item 1) from each side of MCS tailgate

(Figure 1, Item 5).

5.

Lift MCS tailgate (Figure 1, Item 5) from dump body (Figure 1, Item 6) and place tailgate in a safe work area.

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