TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 3 Download
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10-61. TAILGATE REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation a. Removal 1. Remove six locknuts (10), washers (9), and capscrews (7) from tailgate (3) and body (2). Discard locknuts (10). 2. Disconnect two tailgate chains (1) from tailgate (3) and remove tailgate (3) and shims (8). NOTE • Perform step 3 if replacing seal(s). • Seal across bottom of tailgate is used on TOW and armament carrier vehicles only. • Vehicles equipped with tailgate upper hinge kit, P/N 12342446 will have a three-piece seal. 3. Remove seals (4) and (6) from tailgate (3). 4. Clean adhesive from tailgate (3). INITIAL SETUP: Applicable Models All models except M996, M996A1, M997, M997A1, M997A2, M1037, M1042 Tools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) Materials/Parts Six locknuts (Appendix G, Item 128) Personnel Required One mechanic One assistant Manual References TM 9-2320-280-24P Equipment Condition M1025, M1025A1, M1025A2, M1026, M1026A1, M1036, M1043, M1043A1, M1043A2, M1044, M1044A1, M1045, M1045A1, M1045A2, M1046, and M1046A1 only: Camouflage pack stowage straps removed (para. 10-9). b. Installation 1. Peel paper backing (5) from seals (4) and (6) and install seals (4) and (6) on tailgate (3). 2. Install shims (8) and tailgate (3) on body (2) with six capscrews (7), washers (9), and locknuts (10). Tighten locknuts (10) to 26 lb-ft (35 N•m). 3. Connect two tailgate chains (1) to tailgate (3). NOTE • Perform step 1 if replacing seal(s). • Seal across bottom of tailgate is used on TOW and armament carrier vehicles only. • Vehicles equipped with tailgate upper hinge kit, P/N 12342446, will have a three-piece seal. TM 9-2320-280-20-3 10-98 Change 2