TM 9-2320-272-24-4
THIS TASK COVERS:
b. Installation
a. Removal
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).
M9341/A1/A2
Van body sides fully expanded and secured
TOOLS
(TM 9-2320-272- 10).
Retractable beam rollers removed (para. 5-69).
General mechanic's tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)
Retractable beam drive shaft and lock removed
MATERIALS/PARTS
Two locknuts (Appendix D, Item 274)
SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDlTlONS
Seal (Appendix D, Item 614)
Vehicle must be on level surface.
Seal (Appendix D, Item 615)
Seal (Appendix D, Item 616)
REFERENCES (TM)
TM 9-237
TM 9-2320-272-10
TM 9-2320-272-24P
NOTE
All ten retractable beams are replaced the same way. This
procedure is for the left-rear retractable beam.
1.
Break welds between side panel (1) and side panel support (13) and remove retractable beam (12)
(TM 9-237).
CAUTION
Remove retractable beam slowly from underframe. Failure to do so
may result in damage to equipment.
2.
Slide retractable beam (12) under side panel (1) and remove from underframe (4) and channel (5).
3.
Remove two locknuts (7), washers (8), screws (11), seven screws (10), retainer (9), and seals (2), (3),
and (6) from underframe (4). Discard locknuts (7) and seals (2), (3), and (6).
1.
Install new seals (6), (3), and (2), and retainer (9) on underframe (4) with seven screws (10), two
screws (11), washers (8), and new locknuts (7).
CAUTION
Install retractable beam slowly into underframe. Failure to do so
may result in damage to equipment .
2.
Slide retractable beam (12) under side panel (1) and install in under-frame (4) at channel (5).
3.
Install retractable beam (12) by welding retractable beam (12) to side panel (1) and side panel
support (13) (TM 9-237).
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