TM-9-2320-280-20 HMMWV Technical Manual Unit Maintenance Volume 3 Download
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11-119. SHELTER CARRIER TAILGATE CHAIN MAINTENANCE This task covers: a. Removal c. Assembly b. Disassembly d. Installation INITIAL SETUP: Applicable Models M1037, M1042, M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2 Tools General mechanic’s tool kit: automotive (Appendix B, Item 1) Materials/Parts Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 79) Manual References TM 9-2320-280-10 TM 9-2320-280-24P Equipment Condition Tailgate lowered (TM 9-2320-280-10). TM 9-2320-280-20-3 11-166 Change 2 a. Removal 1. Remove two locknuts (1), washers (2), capscrews (5), washers (2), reinforcing bracket (3), and tailgate chain assembly (10) from body (11). Discard locknuts (1). 2. Remove two locknuts (9), washers (7), capscrews (6), washers (7), and tailgate chain assembly (10) from tailgate (8). Discard locknuts (9). b. Disassembly 1. Pry two chain links (12) apart and remove two chain mounting brackets (4) from chain (16). 2. Pry apart “S” hook (15) and remove “S” hook (15) from chain (14). 3. Pry apart chain link (13) and remove chain (14) from chain (16). c. Assembly 1. Install chain (14) on chain (16) with chain link (13). 2. Install “S” hook (15) on chain (14) and bend “S” hook (15) closed. 3. Install two chain mounting brackets (4) to chain (16) with two chain links (12). d. Installation 1. Install tailgate chain assembly (10) and reinforcing bracket (3) on body (11) with two washers (2), capscrews (5), washers (2), and locknuts (1). Tighten locknuts (1) to 15 lb-ft (20 N•m). 2. Install tailgate chain assembly (10) on tailgate (8) with two washers (7), capscrews (6), washers (7), and locknuts (9). Tighten capscrews (6) to 15 lb-ft (20 N•m). NOTE The procedure for replacement of right and left tailgate chain assemblies is basically the same. This procedure covers the left tailgate assembly.