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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 12-4. CARGO BODY TAlLGATE REPLACEMENT (M35A2C) This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS M35A2C MATERIALS/PARTS Eight 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 All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. 1. Install chain sling (4) on tailgate (2) and attach lifting device (3) to chain sling (4). 2. Raise lifting device (3) until slack is removed from chain sling (4). 3. On each side of tailgate (2) loosen handle (9) and remove lockbar (10) from vehicle dropside(1). WARNING All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging or shifting load may cause injury to personnel. 4. Remove eight cotter pins (8), washers (7), and four pins (6) from hinges (5). Discard cotter pins (8). 5. Lower tailgate (2) to ground and remove lifting device (3) and chain sling (4). b. Installation 1. Attach chain sling (4) to tailgate (2) and lifting device (3) to chain sling (4). NOTE Assistant will help with steps 2 and 3. 2. Raise tailgate (2) and position on vehicle hinges (5). 3. Install tailgate (2) with four pins (6), eight washers (7), and eight new cotter pins (8). 4. 5. On each side of tailgate (2), install lockbar (10) and tighten handle (9) on vehicle dropside (1). Remove lifting device (3) and chain sling (4) from tailgate (2). 12-5