TM 9-2320-260-34-2
15-24. VAN BODY MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
c. Installation
a. Removal
b. Inspection
INITIAL SETUP
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
APPLICABLE MODELS
Three
M820, M820A1, M820A2
REFERENCES (TM)
TOOLS
TM 9-2320-260-10
General mechanic's tool kit
TM 9-2320-260-34P-2
(Appendix B, Item 1)
Rivet gun (Appendix B, Item 120)
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Lifting device
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
Two chains
Ladders removed (TM 9-2320-260-10).
Two guide lines
Liftgate removed (M820A2) (para. 15-50).
Wooden supports
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MATERIALS/PARTS
All personnel must stand clear during lifting
Twelve locknuts (Appendix D, Item 193)
operations.
Ten locknuts (M820, M820A2)
Ensure lifting, capacity is greater than weight of
van body.
Eight locknuts (Appendix D, Item 192)
Support capacity must be greater than the weight
Eight rivets (Appendix D, Item 366)
of van body.
NOTE
M820, M820A1, and M820A2 van bodies are maintained the same
except where noted.
a. Removal
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1.
Remove four locknuts (23), screws (17), washers (18), springs (19), and springs (20) from two frame
brackets (22) and van body (2). Discard locknuts (23).
2.
Remove eight locknuts (5) and screws (11) from two frame brackets (8), frame brackets (15), and van
body (2). Discard locknuts (5).
NOTE
Perform step 3 for M820 and M820A2 vehicles.
Remove ten locknuts (3) and bevel washers (4) from van body (2). Discard locknuts (3).
3.
Install chains to four lifting brackets (1) and lifting device.
4.
Attach guide lines to van body (2).
5.
WARNING
q All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations.
A shifting or swinging load may result in injury to personnel.
q Ensure lifting capacity is greater than weight (9,055 lb
(4,111 kg)) of van body. Failure to do so may result in injury
to personnel or damage to equipment.
q Support capacity must be greater than weight of van body.
Ensure support capacity is not less than 9,055 lb (4,111 kg).
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage
to equipment.
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