TM-9-2330-238-14

CHASSIS, SEMITRAILER: 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M295A1; SEMITRAILER, VAN: EXPANSIBLE, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M313; SEMITRAILER, VAN: SHOP, FOLDING SIDES, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M447 AND M447C; SEMITRAILER, VAN: REPAIR PARTS, SHOP EQUIPMENT, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M749; SEMITRAILER, VAN: REPAIR PARTS STORAGE, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M750

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

JULY 1992

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TM 9-2330-238-14

5-28. END PANEL DOOR REPLACEMENT (M313).

This Task Covers:

a.

Removal

c.

Installation

b.

Cleaning and Inspection

Initial Setup:

Tools/Test Equipment:

Personnel Required:

Three

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General mechanic’s tool kit

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a.

REMOVAL I

NOTE

Use this task to remove either left or right front, and rear end panel doors.

1.

Expand side of van body where end panel door (8) is to be removed (para 2-13).

2.

Support end panel door (8) with two people and remove 32 screws (10) and end panel door from van body.

3.

Remove 32 screws (12), hinge (11), and rubber strip (13) from end panel door (8).

I b. CLEANING AND INSPECTION

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1.

Clean end panel door with steam, or water.

2.

Inspect seal (6), rubber strips (3 and 7), nonmetallic special shaped section (14), and retainers (2,5, and 15) for

cracks, bends, breaks or tears. If defective, remove screws (1 or 4) as necessary and replace defective parts.

3.

Inspect end panel door for cracks, bends or dents. Straighten any minor bends.

4.

Inspect strap (9) for cracks, bends, or breaks.

5.

Replace any badly damaged parts.

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c.

INSTALLATION ]

1.

Position hinge (11) and rubber strip (13) in place on edge of end panel door (8) and secure with 32 screws (12).

2.

Position end panel door (8) in place on van body and support with two people.

3.

Secure end panel door (8) to van body with 32 screws (10).

4.

Retract van body (para 2-13).

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