TM 9-2320-260-34-2
15-8. TRACTOR WRECKER BODY REPLACEMENT (Contd)
a. Removal
Remove sixteen locknuts (14) from eight U-bolts (6).
1.
2.
Remove four locknuts (15) from studs (7). Discard locknuts (15).
3.
Remove four locknuts (11), washers (10), screws (9), and panel (13) from side panels (8) and (12).
Discard locknuts (11).
Attach chain to boom support (2) and lifting device.
4.
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations.
q
A swinging or shifting load may cause injury to personnel.
Ensure lifting capacity is greater than weight (1,800 lb (817 kg))
q
of tractor wrecker body. Failure to do so may result in injury to
personnel or damage to equipment.
NOTE
Two assistants will help with step 5.
Lift pivot post (1), boom support (2), and base plate (4) from vehicle (5).
5.
6.
Set pivot post (1), boom support (2), and base plate (4) on blocking at least 8 in. (21 cm) high.
7.
Remove four nuts (20), two clamp loops (19), wood blocks (18), and U-bolts (17) from tractor wrecker
body (16) and frame (21).
8.
Remove sixteen locknuts (22), wood blocks (23), and eight U-bolts (24) from tractor wrecker
body (16) and frame (21). Discard locknuts (22).
9.
Install two chains on tractor wrecker body (16).
10.
Install lifting device on two chains.
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swing-
ing or shifting load may cause injury to personnel.
NOTE
Assistant will help with step 11.
11.
Raise tractor wrecker body (16) away from frame (21) and lower onto supports.
12.
Remove lifting device from two chains.
Remove two chains from tractor wrecker body (16).
13.
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