FIELD MAINTENANCE
TAILGATE REPLACEMENT
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's
(WP
0115, Table 1, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Four cotter pins (M101A2 and M101A3)
Materials/Parts (cont.)
(WP
0101, Figure 20, Item 11)
Four cotter pins (M101A1)
(WP
0101, Figure 20, Item 41)
Personnel Required
Two
WARNING
Tailgate weighs over 100 lb (45 kg). Use suitable lifting device. Failure to comply may result
in death or injury to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
REMOVAL
1.
Remove two latch pins (Figure 1, Item 3) from cargo body (Figure 1, Item 1) and release top corners of tailgate
(Figure 1, Item 2) from cargo body (Figure 1, Item 1).
2.
Open and lower tailgate (Figure 1, Item 2) and support it with wood blocks.
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2
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M116_M101_4-113
Figure 1.
Tailgate Removal.
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