TM 9-2320-272-24-3
4-142. CARGO BODY ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE
THIS TASK COVERS:
c. Repair
a. Removal
b. Cleaning and Inspection
d. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
APPLICABLE MODELS
M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2, M927/A1/A2,
Three
M928/A1/A2
MANUAL REFERENCES (TM)
TOOLS
TM 9-2320-272-10
TM 9-2320-272-24P
General mechanic's tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)
Two utility chains
TM 9-237
Lifting device
TM 9-247
TM 43-0139
Four shop stands
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
MATERIALS/PARTS
l Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).
Eight locknuts (Appendix D. Item 321)
Ten locknuts (M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2)
l Wheels chocked (TM 9-2320-272-10).
(Appendix D, Item 284)
l Front and side racks removed (TM 9-2320-272-10).
Twenty locknuts (M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2)
l Cargo body cover bows removed (para. 3-341).
(Appendix D, Item 284)
l Wheel splash guards and brackets removed
Four locknuts (M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2)
(para. 3-342).
(Appendix D, Item 321)
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Sixteen locknuts (M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2)
l Drycleaning solvent is flammable and toxic. Do
(Appendix D, Item 321)
Two wood sills (M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2)
not use near an open flame.
l Keep fire extinguisher nearby when using
(Appendix D, Item 725)
Four locknuts (M923/A1/A2, M925/A1/A2)
drycleaning solvent.
(Appendix D, Item 273)
l Lifting device must have a capacity greater than
Wood sill (M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2)
the weight of the truck bed.
(Appendix D, Item 721)
l All personnel must stand clear during lifting
Wood sill (M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2)
operations.
(Appendix D, Item 722)
Wood sill (M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2)
(Appendix D, Item 723)
Wood sill (M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2)
(Appendix D, Item 724)
1.
Remove four locknuts (5), washer (6), outer support springs (7), inner support springs (4), and
screws (1) from two front upper holddown brackets (2) and lower holddown brackets (3). Discard
locknuts (5).
NOTE
Extra-long wheelbase models (M927/A1/A2, M928/A1/A2) utilize
six intermediate holddown brackets, twelve screws, and twelve
locknuts.
2.
Remove four locknuts (11) and screws (8) from four intermediate holddown brackets (9) and lower
holddown brackets (10). Discard locknuts (11).
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