TM-9-2320-361-34

2-1/2-TON, 6x6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

MAY 1992
TM-9-2320-361-34

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TM 9-2320-361-34
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15-4. DUMP BODY MAINTENANCE (Contd)
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a. Removal
WARNING
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Never work under dump body
until
safety braces are properly
positioned.
Injury or
death to personnel may occur if dump body
suddenly lowers.
Remove two
lubrication
fittings
(1)
from two thrust plate pins (2).
Remove two locknuts
(5)
and
screws
(6)
from
two
thrust
plate
pins (2). Discard locknuts (5).
Lower
two safety braces (3).
CAUTION
Wooden supports must be able to hold weight of dump body.
NOTE
Ensure block support is in place before lowering dump body or
lockdown latch may latch on dump body.
Install wooden support between subframe (9) and dump body (8).
Lower dump body (8) onto wooden support.
Attach two chains to four corners of dump body (8). Attach two guide lines to dump body (8).
Attach lifting device to chains and remove slack from chains.
WARNING
Ensure dump
control lever is in neutral at all times. Injury or death
to personnel may result if
lift
cylinder
is operated when not
secured.
Remove two thrust plate pins (2) from roller arms (7) and thrust plates (4).
Remove twelve locknuts (10) and screws (12) from two hinge brackets (17) and dump body (8).
Discard locknuts (10).
Remove two locknuts (16) and screws (11) from two hinge brackets (17). Remove two hinge
brackets (17) from dump body (8) and pivot pins (14). Discard locknuts (16).
Remove two lubrication fittings (15) from pivot pins (14).
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging
or shifting load may cause injury to personnel.
NOTE
Assistant will help guide dump body during lifting operations.
12. Raise dump body (8) clear of vehicle.
CAUTION
Wooden supports must be able to hold weight of dump body.
13. Lower dump body (8) and place on wooden supports.
14. Remove lifting device, two chains, and guide lines from dump body (8).
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