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TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 4 OF 5

SEPTEMBER 2012

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REMOVAL

NOTE

All tailgate bumpers are removed the same way.

1.

Remove locknut (Figure 1, Item 5) and bumper (Figure 1, Item 6) from tailgate (Figure 1, Item 1).

Discard

locknut.

2.

Install chain (Figure 1, Item 4) on two steps (Figure 1, Item 2) and lifting device (Figure 1, Item 3).

3.

Remove four cotter pins (Figure 1, Item 10), pins (Figure 1, Item 7), and eight washers (Figure 1, Item 8) from

tailgate hinges (Figure 1, Item 9). Discard cotter pins.

WARNING

All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A shifting or swinging load may cause

injury to personnel. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.

4.

Remove two hooks (Figure 1, Item 12) from tailgate latches (Figure 1, Item 13) and raise tailgate

(Figure 1, Item 1) away from cargo body (Figure 1, Item 11).

5.

Lower tailgate (Figure 1, Item 1) onto supports and remove chain (Figure 1, Item 4) and lifting device

(Figure 1, Item 3) from two steps (Figure 1, Item 2).

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