TM-9-2320-361-24-2

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE PART 2 OF 2

AUGUST 2006

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TM 9-2320-361-24-2

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CARGO BODY FRONT RACK MAINTENANCE (M35A2 and M36A2) (Contd)

DISASSEMBLY

1.

Remove two nuts (1), and screws (4), from cargo front rack end channels (6).

2.

Remove twelve nuts (1), screws (4), and two posts (2) from cargo body front rack slats (5).

3.

Remove two wood fillers (3) from two posts (2).

4.

Remove ten nuts (1), screws (4), and two end channels (6) from cargo body front rack slats (5).

INSPECTION

1.

Inspect two posts (2) and end channels (6) for cracks, bends, and excessive rust. Replace posts (2)

or end channels (6) if cracked, bent, or excessively rusted.

2.

Inspect cargo body front rack wood slats (5) for splinters, warps, or excessive rotting. Replace front

rack wood slats (5) if splintered, warped, or excessively rotted.

ASSEMBLY

NOTE

Do not tighten nuts until all screws are installed.

1.

Install two end channels (6) on front rack slats (5) with ten screws (4) and nuts (1).

2.

Insert two wood fillers (3) in posts (2).

3.

Install two posts (2) on front rack slats (5) with twelve screws (4) and nuts (1). Do not tighten nuts (1).

4.

Install two end channels (6) on cargo body front rack slats (5) with two screws (4) and nuts (1).

5.

Tighten twenty-two nuts (1).

6.

Install cargo body front rack (WP 0253 00).

7.

Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).

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