TM 9-2320-260-20
12-6. CARGO
TAlLGATE REPLACEMENT (M813, M814)
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
M813, M814
MATERIALS/PARTS
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Four cotter pins
All personnel must stand clear during lifting
Four locknuts
operations.
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-20P
1.
Install chain on two steps (2) and lifting device.
2. Remove four cotter pins (6), pins (3), and eight washers (4) from tailgate hinges (5). Discard cotter
pins (6).
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swing-
ing or shifting load may cause injury or death to personnel.
3. Remove two hooks (8) from tailgate latches (9) and raise tailgate (1) away from cargo body (7).
4. Lower tailgate (1) onto supports and remove chain from two steps (2).
5. Remove four locknuts (12), screws (10), two plates (11), and steps (2) from tailgate (1). Discard
locknuts (12).
1. Install two steps (2) and plates (11) on tailgate (1) with four screws (10) and new locknuts (12).
2. Install chain on two steps (2) and lifting device.
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swing-
ing or shifting load may cause injury or death to personnel.
3. Raise tailgate (1) and position on cargo body (7).
4. Install two hooks (8) in tailgate latches (9).
5. Install four pins (3), eight washers (4), and four new cotter pins (6) in tailgate hinges (5).
6. Remove lifting device and chain from two steps (2).
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