TM-9-2320-260-20
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M809 SERIES (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
APRIL 1995
TM-9-2320-260-20 - Page 851 of 1337
TM 9-2320-260-20
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12-7. CARGO TAILGATE REPLACEMENT (M813A1)
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
M813A1
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
MATERIALS/PARTS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Four cotter pins
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Ensure locking handles at forward end of
Four locknuts
dropsides are engaged.
REFERENCES (TM)
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All personnel must stand clear during lifting
operations.
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-20P
1.
Install chain on two steps (2) and lifting device.
WARNING
Ensure locking handles at forward end of dropsides are engaged
before removing tailgate. Failure to do so may cause injury to
personnel.
2. Remove two locking handles (8) from tailgate latches (3).
3. Remove four cotter pins (5), eight washers (6), and four pins (4) from tailgate hinges (7). Discard
cotter pins (5).
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swing-
ing or shifting load may cause injury or death to personnel.
4. Raise tailgate (1) away from cargo body (9).
5. Lower tailgate (1) onto supports and remove chain from two steps (2).
6. Remove four locknuts (12), screws (10), two plates (11), and steps (2) from tailgate (1). Discard
locknuts (12).
1. Install two steps (2) and plates (11) on tailgate (1) with four screws (10) and new locknuts (12).
2. Install chain on two steps (2) and lifting device.
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swing-
ing or shifting load may cause injury or death to personnel.
3. Raise tailgate (1) and position on cargo body (9).
4. Install four pins (4), eight washers (6), and four new cotter pins (5) in tailgate hinges (7).
5. Install two locking handles (8) on tailgate latches (3).
6. Remove lifting device and chain from steps (2).
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