TM 9-2320-272-24-2
THIS TASK COVERS:
b. Installation
a. Removal
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-2320-272-10
M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2,
TM 9-2320-272-24P
M928/A1/A2
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
TOOLS
General mechanic's tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).
Tailgate closed and secured (TM 9-2320-272-10).
Lifting device
Chain
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MATERIALS/PARTS
All personnel must stand clear during lifting
Four cotter pins (Appendix D, Item 56)
operations.
GM grease (Appendix C, Item 28)
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).
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A
snapped cable, or swinging or shifting load, may result in injury 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 and lifting device from two steps (2).
1.
Install chain on two steps (2) and lifting device.
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A
snapped cable, or swinging or shifting load, may result in injury to
personnel.
2.
Raise tailgate (1) and position on cargo body (7).
3.
Install two hooks (8) in tailgate latches (9).
4.
Install four pins (3) on tailgate hinges (5) with eight washers (4) and four new cotter pins (6).
5.
Remove chain and lifting device from two steps (2).
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