TM 9-2320-260-34-2
15-24. VAN BODY MAINTENANCE (Contd)
b. Inspection
Inspect sills (7) and blocks (6) for breaks, cracks, and rotting. Replace sills (7) or blocks (6) if broken,
cracked, or rotten.
c. Installation
NOTE
Perform steps 1 and 2 if frame brackets were removed.
1.
Install two frame brackets (22) on frame ( 10) with eight new rivets (21).
Install two frame brackets (15) and frame brackets (8) on frame (10) with four screws (16).
2.
screws (12), and eight new locknuts (9).
Attach chains on four lifting brackets (1) and lifting device.
3.
4.
Attach guide lines to van body (2).
WARNING
q All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations.
A swinging or shifting 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 damage to
equipment or injury to personnel.
NOTE
q Perform step 5 for M820 and M820A2 vehicles.
q Perform step 6 for M820A1 vehicles.
q Two assistants will help with lifting operations.
Raise van body (2) from wooden supports and install four sills (7) on van body (2) with ten
5.
washers (14), screws (13), bevel washers (4), and new locknuts (3).
6.
Position four sills (7) on frame (10).
Position four blocks (6) on frame brackets (8) and (15).
7.
8.
Raise van body (2) and position over frame (10). Aline holes of frame brackets (8),(15), and (22) with
van body (2) and lower van body (2) on frame (10).
9.
Install van body (2) on two frame brackets (15) and frame brackets (8) with eight screws (11) and
new locknuts (5).
10.
Install van body (2) on two frame brackets (22) with four springs (20), springs (19).
washers (18), screws (17), and new locknuts (23).
11.
Remove lifting device and chains from four lifting brackets (1).
Remove guide lines from van body (2).
12.
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