TM-9-2320-272-24-2

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 2 OF 4

JUNE 1998

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3-343. CARGO

TM 9-2320-272-24-2

THIS TASK COVERS:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2,

M928/A1/A2

TOOLS

General mechanic’s tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)

Lifting device

Chain

MATERIALS/PARTS

Four cotter pins (Appendix D, Item 56)

GM grease (Appendix C, Item 28)

REFERENCES (TM)

TM 9-2320-272-10

TM 9-2320-272-24P

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).

Tailgate closed and secured (TM 9-2320-272-10).

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

All personnel must stand clear during lifting

operations.

1.

Install chain on two steps (2) and lifting device.

2.

Remove four cotter pins (6), pins (3), and eight washers (4) from tailgate hinges (5). Discard cotter

pins (6).

All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A

snapped cable, or swinging or shifting load, may result in injury to

personnel.

3.

Remove two hooks (8) from tailgate latches (9) and raise tailgate (1) away from cargo body (7).

4.

Lower tailgate (1) onto supports and remove chain and lifting device from two steps (2).

1.

Install chain on two steps (2) and lifting device.

WARNING

All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A

snapped cable, or swinging or shifting load, may result in injury to

personnel.

2.

Raise tailgate (1) and position on cargo body (7).

3.

Install two hooks (8) in tailgate latches (9).

4.

Install four pins (3) on tailgate hinges (5) with eight washers (4) and four new cotter pins (6).

5.

Remove chain and lifting device from two steps (2).

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