TM 9-2320-209-20-3-3 18-17. TAILGATE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (TRUCK M35A2C). TOOLS: Hoist Lifting sling Pliers SUPPLIES: None PERSONNEL: One EQUIPMENT CONDITION: a. Removal. Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set. FRAME 1 1. Put lifting sling (1) through tailgate steps (2 and 3). Hook both ends of lifting sling to hook on hoist. 2. Raise hoist until hoist holds weight of tailgate (4) but does not lift tailgate up. GO TO FRAME 2 18-52