15-24. VAN BODY MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Inspection
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
M820, M820A1, M820A2
TOOLS
General mechanic’s tool kit
(Appendix B, Item 1)
Rivet gun (Appendix B, Item 120)
Lifting device
Two chains
Two guide lines
Wooden supports
MATERIALS/PARTS
Twelve locknuts (Appendix D, Item 193)
Ten locknuts (M820, M820A2)
(Appendix D, Item 177)
Eight locknuts (Appendix D, Item 192)
Eight rivets (Appendix D, Item 366)
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Three
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-34P-2
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
Ladders removed (TM 9-2320-260-10).
Liftgate removed (M820A2) (para. 15-50).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
All personnel must stand clear during lifting
operations.
Ensure lifting, capacity is greater than weight of
van body.
Support capacity must be greater than the weight
of van body.
NOTE
M820, M820A1, and M820A2 van bodies are maintained the same
except where noted.
I
a. Removal
I
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Remove four locknuts (23), screws (17), washers (18), springs (19), and springs (20) from two frame
brackets (22) and van body (2). Discard locknuts (23).
Remove eight locknuts (5) and screws (11) from two frame brackets (8), frame brackets (15), and van
body (2). Discard locknuts (5).
NOTE
Perform step 3 for M820 and M820A2 vehicles.
Remove ten locknuts (3) and bevel washers (4) from van body
(2). Discard locknuts (3).
Install chains to four lifting brackets (1) and lifting device.
Attach guide lines to van body (2).
WARNING
●
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations.
A shifting or swinging load may result in injury to personnel.
●
Ensure lifting capacity is greater than weight (9,055 lb
(4,111 kg)) of van body. Failure to do so may result in injury
to personnel or damage to equipment.
●
Support capacity must be greater than weight of van body.
Ensure support capacity is not less than 9,055 lb (4,111 kg).
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage
to equipment.
15-72
TM 9-2320-260-34-2