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 - Page 327 of 764
TM 9-2320-361-34
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15-5. TAlLGATE CONTROL LINKAGE MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
a.
Removal
c.
Installation
b.
Inspection, Cleaning, and Repair
lNITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
REFERENCES
(TM)
M342A2
TB 43-0209
TOOLS
TM 9-214
TM 9-2320-361-10
General mechanic’s tool kit
TM 9-2320-361-20
(Appendix B, Item 1)
TM 9-2320-361-34P
MATERIALS/PARTS
TM 43-0139
Six locknuts (Appendix F, Item 96)
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Three locknuts (Appendix F, Item 105)
. Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10).
Two woodruff keys (Appendix F, Item 272)
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Dump
body
raised
and
safety
braces in place
(TM 9-2320-361-10).
. Open tailgate (TM 9-2320-361-10).
a. Removal
1. Remove two locknuts (4), screws (1), and washers (3) from two clevises (2) and levers (13) and (7).
Discard locknuts (4).
2. Remove two locknuts (5) and screws (10) from levers (13) and (7). Discard locknuts (5).
3. Remove
two levers (13) and (7) from cross-shaft (12).
4. Remove two woodruff keys (11) from cross-shaft (12). Discard woodruff keys (11).
5.
Remove cross-shaft (12) from three bearings (6).
6.
Remove four
nuts
(9)
and
two
clevises
(2)
from
two
control
rods
(8).
7. Remove two locknuts (16) and link plates (15) from control rods (8), control bar (14), and
dump body (23). Discard locknuts (16).
8.
Remove control rod (8) from dump body (23).
9.
Remove
three
locknuts
(17),
screws (18), and tailgate latch (19) with control bar (14) from dump
body (23). Discard locknuts (17).
10. Remove pin (22) and control bar (14) from tailgate latches (19).
11. Remove pin (21) and pawl (20) from tailgate latch (19).
12. Repeat steps 7 through 11 for left side control bar and panel removal.
b. Inspection, Cleaning, and Repair
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1. Inspect all parts for rust, bends, cracks, and heavily worn areas. Replace if damaged beyond repair.
2. Clean and paint parts as necessary (TB 43-0209 and TM 43-0139).
3. Slide bearings (6) on cross-shaft (12). Twist and check for excessive play. Inspect bearings (6) for
wear (TM 9-214). Replace bearing(s) (6) if damaged.
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