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

NOTE

Hoses should be tagged before removal (WP 0072).

1.

Disconnect two air lines (Figure 1, Item 5) from two elbows (Figure 1, Item 4) and remove elbows from air

cylinder (Figure 1, Item 6).

NOTE

Note position of nut at air cylinder piston shaft clevis to ensure proper adjustment of air

cylinder during installation.

2.

Remove cotter pin (Figure 1, Item 9) and pin (Figure 1, Item 7) to remove air cylinder (Figure 1, Item 6) from

tailgate release lever (Figure 1, Item 8).

3.

Remove cotter pin (Figure 1, Item 1) and pin (Figure 1, Item 3) to remove air cylinder (Figure 1, Item 6) from

dump body (Figure 1, Item 2).

END OF TASK

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

Clean and inspect components in accordance with General Maintenance Instructions (WP 0072).

END OF TASK

INSTALLATION

1.

Install air cylinder (Figure 1, Item 6) on dump body (Figure 1, Item 2) with pin (Figure 1, Item 3) and cotter

pin (Figure 1, Item 1).

NOTE

Ensure that position of nut at air cylinder piston shaft clevis is the same as noted during

removal, to ensure proper adjustment of air cylinder during installation.

2.

Install air cylinder (Figure 1, Item 6) on tailgate release lever (Figure 1, Item 8) with pin (Figure 1, Item 7)

and cotter pin (Figure 1, Item 9).

3.

Install two elbows (Figure 1, Item 4) on air cylinder (Figure 1, Item 6). Connect two air lines

(Figure 1, Item 5) to elbows.

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