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TM-9-2320-361-20 Unit Maintenance Manual for M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-361-20 12-3. CARGO BODY TAlLGATE REPLACEMENT (M35A2, M36A2) This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS M35A2, M36A2 MATERIALS/PARTS Ten cotter pins 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). GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Direct all personnel to stand clear during lifting operations. 1. Install chain sling (2) on tailgate (1). 2. Install lifting device (3) on chain sling (2) and raise lifting device (3) until slack is removed from chain sling (2). 3. Remove hook (8) from each side of tailgate (1). WARNING All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging or shifting load may result in injury to personnel. 4. Remove ten cotter pins (7), washers (6), and five pins (5) from hinges (4). Discard cotter pins (7). 5. Lower tailgate (1) to ground and remove chain sling (2). b. Installation 1. Attach chain sling (2) to tailgate (1) and lifting device (3) to chain sling (2). NOTE Assistant will help with steps 2 and 3. 2. Raise tailgate (1) and position on vehicle hinges (4). 3. Install tailgate (1) with five pins (5), ten washers (6), and ten new cotter pins 4. Install hook (8) in each side of tailgate (1). 5. Remove lifting device (3) and chain sling (2) from tailgate (1). (7). 12-4