TM 9-2320-361-20 Section IV. A-FRAME KIT MAINTENANCE 14-41. A-FRAME KIT REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Removal c. Installation b. Inspection INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS M35A2, M35A2C, M36A2 MATERIALS/PARTS Lockwasher Three locknuts PERSONNEL REQUIRED Two REFERENCES (TM) TM 9-2320-361-10 TM 9-2320-361-20P EQUIPMENT CONDITION Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). Front lifting shackle removed, if required, w/winch (para. 10-3) (task c. only). Tailgate removed, if required, M35A2, M36A2 (para. 12-3), M35A2C (para. 12-4) (task c. only). GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not perform this procedure near high voltage wires. WARNING Vehicle will become charged with electricity if A-frame contacts or breaks high voltage line. Do not attempt to leave vehicle while high voltage line is in contact with A-frame or vehicle. Leaving the vehicle may result in injury to personnel. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Remove adjusting screw (10) from bottom of each A-frame leg (9) and shackle bracket (11). NOTE Assistant will help with steps 2 through 4. Push A-frame (12) towards cab (13). Remove cable (4) from pintle hook (5) and lower A-frame (12) to ground. Open snatch block (2) and remove winch cable (3). Remove snatch block (2) from A-frame spreader tube (1). Remove shackle pin (8), cable (4), and harness (7) from shackle (6). Remove locknut (17), lockwasher (16), two washers (15), eyebolt plate (19), and eyebolt (14) from rear cargo bed (18). Discard locknut (17) and lockwasher (16). Remove two locknuts (27), nuts (20), washers (21), harness (7), two spacers (22), spreader tube (1), and two studs (23) from leg extensions (24). Discard locknuts (27). 14-66
