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 431 of 764
TM 9-2320-361-34
15-33.
VAN BODY REPLACEMENT (Contd)
WARNING
Lifting capacity must be greater than weight of van body. Failure to
ensure this may result in injury to personnel or damage to
equipment.
8. Install
chains to
four lifting shackles (1) and lifting device.
9. Attach guide lines to van body (2).
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging
or shifting load may cause injury to personnel.
CAUTION
Support capacity must be greater than weight of van body. Ensure
that support capacity is not less that 5,535 lb (2513 kg). Failure to
do this may result in damage to equipment.
NOTE
Assistant will help with lifting operations.
10. Remove van body (2) and frame sills (4) from chassis (3) and lower van body (2) onto wooden supports.
11. Remove lifting device, chains, and guide lines from van body (2).
b. Installation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
WARNING
Lifting capacity must be greater than weight of van body. Failure to
ensure this may result in injury to personnel or damage to
equipment.
Install chains to four lifting shackles (1) and lifting device.
Attach guide lines to van body (2).
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging
or shifting load may cause injury to personnel.
Install two frame sills (4) and van body (2) on chassis (3).
NOTE
Step
4
applies to M185A3 vehicles.
Install eight spring keepers (10), four springs (13), springs (12), screws (11), and new locknuts (9) on
two mounting brackets (5).
NOTE
Step
5
applies to M109A3 vehicles.
Install four springs (15), springs (16), washers (17), screws (18), and new locknuts (14) on two
mounting brackets (5).
Install six screws (7) and new locknuts (8) on six mounting brackets (6).
Remove lifting device, chains, and guide lines from
van
body (2).
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