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

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

APPLICABLE MODELS

REFERENCES (TM)

M756A2

TM 9-2320-361-10

MATERIALS/PARTS

Six

locknuts

PERSONNEL REQUIRED

Two

TM 9-2320-361-20P

EQUIPMENT CONDITION

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

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Tailgate is heavy. Be prepared to support tailgate

weight prior to removing screws.

1. Remove

four locknuts (3), screws (4), and two steps (5) from tailgate (6). Discard locknuts (3).

2. Disconnect two safety chains (1) from tailgate (6) and lower tailgate (6).

WARNIN6

Tailgate is heavy. Ensure tailgate is supported prior

to removing

screws. Failure to do so may cause injury to personnel.

NOTE

Assistant will help with steps 3 and 4.

3. Remove

two

locknuts (8) and screws (2) from tailgate (6). Discard locknuts (8).

4. Remove tailgate (6) from body (7).

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