TM-9-2320-386-24-1-2

2-1/2-TON, 6X6, M44A3 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; EXTENDED SERVICE PROGRAM (ESP); UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 2 OF 2

MAY 2001

TM-9-2320-386-24-1-2 - Page 405 of 636

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CARGO BODY REPLACEMENT (Contd)

NOTE

M35A3 front left side bracket mounting screws secure two sets of

springs positioned on top of body brackets. Right side spring sets

are the same and are secured below frame brackets.

5.

Install four screws (17), springs (18), and springs (15) on two brackets (2) and (16) with four

washers (14) and new locknuts (13).

6.

Adjust spring screws (17) to set height of springs (18) and (15) to 6.375 in. (16.19 cm).

7.

Install six screws (5) on brackets (3) and (6) with six washers (8) and new locknuts (7). Tighten

locknuts (7) 125-165 lb-ft (170-224 N.m).

NOTE

M36A3 long wheelbase models have two additional body and

frame brackets. Perform step 8 for hardware installation.

8.

Install four screws (9) on two brackets (4) and (10) with four washers (12) and new locknuts (11).

Tighten locknuts (11) 105-145 lb-ft (142-197 N.m).

9.

Remove lifting device, chains, and guide lines from cargo body (1).