TM-9-2320-361-20

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE

OCTOBER 1991

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TM 9-2320-361-20

12-3. CARGO BODY TAlLGATE REPLACEMENT (M35A2, M36A2)

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

M35A2, M36A2

MATERIALS/PARTS

Ten cotter pins

PERSONNEL REQUIRED

Two

REFERENCES (TM)

TM 9-2320-361-10

TM 9-2320-361-20P

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Direct all personnel to stand clear during lifting

operations.

1. Install chain sling (2) on tailgate (1).

2. Install lifting device (3) on chain sling (2) and raise lifting device (3) until slack is removed from

chain sling (2).

3. Remove hook (8) from each side of tailgate (1).

WARNING

All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging

or shifting load may result in injury to personnel.

4. Remove ten cotter pins (7), washers (6), and five pins (5) from hinges (4). Discard cotter pins (7).

5. Lower tailgate (1) to ground and remove chain sling (2).

b. Installation

1. Attach chain sling (2) to tailgate (1) and lifting device (3) to chain sling (2).

NOTE

Assistant will help with steps 2 and 3.

2. Raise tailgate (1) and position on vehicle hinges (4).

3. Install tailgate (1) with five pins (5), ten washers (6), and ten new cotter pins

4. Install hook (8) in each side of tailgate (1).

5. Remove lifting device (3) and chain sling (2) from tailgate (1).

(7).

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