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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FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

CARGO BODIES TAILGATE MAINTENANCE

CLEANING AND INSPECTION AND REPAIR

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

M35A2, M35A2C, M36A2

References

TB 43-0209

TC 9-510

TC 43-0139

TC 9-237

Equipment Condition

Parking brake set and wheels chocked

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

Battery ground cable disconnected

(WP 0216 00).

Cargo body tailgate removed (WP 0254 00 and

WP 0255 00).

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.

REPAIR

1.

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

(WP 0254 00 and WP 0255 00).

2.

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

NOTE

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

camouflaging.

3.

Repair cargo body tailgate (1) (TC 9-510). If welding is necessary, refer to TC 9-237.

4.

Install cargo body tailgate (WP 0254 00 and WP 0255 00).

5.

Connect batttery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

6.

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

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