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

12-10. CARGO BODIES TAlLGATE MAINTENANCE

This task covers:

a. Cleaning and Inspection

b. Repair

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

REFERENCES (TM) (Contd)

M35A2, M35A2C, M36A2

TM 9-2320-361-20

REFERENCES (TM)

FM 43-2

TB 43-0209

TC 9-510

TM 9-237

TM 9-2320-361-20P

TM 43-0139

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

Cargo body tailgate removed (paras. 12-3 and 12-4).

a. Cleaning and Inspection

1. Clean cargo body tailgate (1) (TB 43-0209 and TM 43-0139).

2. Inspect cargo body tailgate (1) for structural damage or rust. Replace if damage or rust is severe and

exceeds available repair procedures.

1. Remove and install lashing hooks and/or data plate(s) in area(s) to be repaired or painted

(paras. 12-3 and 12-4).

2. Remove paint and/or rust from area(s) to be welded or repaired (TM 9-237).

NOTE

Refer to TM 43-0139 and TB 43-0209 for body repainting and

camouflaging.

3. Repair cargo body tailgate (1) (TM 9-237 and TC 9-510). If welding is necessary, notify your

supervisor.

FOLLOW-ON TASK: Install cargo body tailgate (paras. 12-3 and 12-4).

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