TM 9-2320-260-20
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THIS TASK COVERS:
b. Installation
a. Removal
INITIAL SETUP
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
APPLICABLE MODELS
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
M813A1
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MATERIALS/PARTS
Ensure locking handles at forward end of
Four cotter pins
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dropsides are engaged.
Four locknuts
All personnel must stand clear during lifting
REFERENCES (TM)
operations.
TM 9-2320-260-10
TM 9-2320-260-20P
1.
Install chain on two steps (2) and lifting device.
WARNING
Ensure locking handles at forward end of dropsides are engaged
before removing tailgate. Failure to do so may cause injury to
personnel.
2. Remove two locking handles (8) from tailgate latches (3).
3. Remove four cotter pins (5), eight washers (6), and four pins (4) from tailgate hinges (7). Discard
cotter pins (5).
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swing-
ing or shifting load may cause injury or death to personnel.
4. Raise tailgate (1) away from cargo body (9).
5. Lower tailgate (1) onto supports and remove chain from two steps (2).
6. 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 (9).
4. Install four pins (4), eight washers (6), and four new cotter pins (5) in tailgate hinges (7).
5. Install two locking handles (8) on tailgate latches (3).
6. Remove lifting device and chain from steps (2).
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