TM-9-2320-361-20
2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE
OCTOBER 1991
TM-9-2320-361-20 - Page 795 of 1207
TM 9-2320-361-20
12-8. CARGO BODY DROPSIDE REPLACEMENT (M35A2C)
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
M35A2C
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
MATERIALS/PARTS
Rack and troop seat removed (TM 9-2320-361-10).
Tailgate lowered (TM 9-2320-361-10).
Ten cotter pins
Stabilizer removed (TM 9-2320-361-10).
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Cargo body dropsides lowered (TM 9-2320-361-10).
Two
Bow and tarp removed (if installed)
(TM 9-2320-361-10).
REFERENCES (TM)
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TM 9-2320-361-10
TM 9-2320-361-20P
All personnel must stand clear during lifting
operations.
All personnel must stand clear during removal of
cargo body drop side.
a. Removal
1. With cargo body dropside (7) in lowered position, attach sling (1) to lifting device (2) and cargo body
dropside (6).
2. Raise lifting device (2) until cargo body dropside (7) is raised to vertical position.
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A
swinging or shifting load may result in injury to personnel.
All personnel must stand clear during removal of cargo body
dropside, Cargo body dropside will swing free when pins are
removed and injury to personnel may result.
3. Remove ten cotter pins (3), washers (4), and five pins (5) from hinges (6). Discard cotter pins (3).
4. Lower dropside (7) to ground and remove lifting device (2) and chain sling (1) from dropside (7).
b. Installation
1. Attach chain sling (1) to cargo dropside (7) and attach lifting device (2) to chain sling (1).
NOTE
Assistant will help with steps 2 and 3.
2. Raise cargo body dropside (7) and position to hinges (6).
3. Install cargo body dropside (7) on hinges (6) with five pins (5), ten washers (4), and ten new cotter
pins (3).
4. Lower cargo body dropside (7) to the lowered position and remove lifting device (2) and chain
sling (1).
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