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

12-4. CARGO BODY TAlLGATE REPLACEMENT (M35A2C)

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

M35A2C

MATERIALS/PARTS

Eight 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

All personnel must stand clear during lifting

operations.

1. Install chain sling (4) on tailgate (2) and attach lifting device (3) to chain sling (4).

2. Raise lifting device (3) until slack is removed from chain sling (4).

3. On each side of tailgate (2) loosen handle (9) and remove lockbar (10) from vehicle dropside(1).

WARNING

All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging

or shifting load may cause injury to personnel.

4. Remove eight cotter pins (8), washers (7), and four pins (6) from hinges (5). Discard cotter pins (8).

5. Lower tailgate (2) to ground and remove lifting device (3) and chain sling (4).

b. Installation

1. Attach chain sling (4) to tailgate (2) and lifting device (3) to chain sling (4).

NOTE

Assistant will help with steps 2 and 3.

2. Raise tailgate (2) and position on vehicle hinges (5).

3. Install tailgate (2) with four pins (6), eight washers (7), and eight new cotter pins (8).

4.

5.

On each side of tailgate (2), install lockbar (10) and tighten handle (9) on vehicle dropside (1).

Remove lifting device (3) and chain sling (4) from tailgate (2).

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