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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 12-7. CARGO BODY FRONT RACK MAINTENANCE (M35A2C) . This task covers: a. Removal c. Installation b. Inspection INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS M35A2C REFERENCES (TM) TM 9-2320-361-10 TM 9-2320-361-20P EQUIPMENT CONDITION Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). Cargo body front rack removed (TM 9-2320-361-10). a. Removal 1. Remove twenty nuts (2), screws (5), two stake bow retainers (1), and two body post stakes (11) from front rack slats (10). 2. Remove two wood fillers (4) from body post stakes (11). 3. Remove twelve nuts (9), screws (8), and end stakes (3) from six rack slats (10). 4. Remove chain hook (7) and locking pin assembly (6) from second rack slat (10). b. Inspection 1. Inspect stake bow retainers (l), body post stakes (11), and end stakes (3) for cracks, bends, and excessive rust. Replace stake bow retainers (l), body post stakes (11), and end stakes (3) if cracked, bent, or excessively rusted. 2. Inspect all cargo body rack slats (10). Replace if excessively splintered, warped, or rotted. I c. Installation NOTE Position body post stakes with double outside of body. thickness of metal towards 1. Install two wood fillers (4) in body post stakes (11). NOTE Do not tighten nuts until all screws are installed. 2. Install two body post stakes (11) and stake bow retainers (1) on rack slats (10) with twenty screws (5) and nuts (2). 3. Install stakes (3) on ends of rack slats (10) with twelve screws (8) and nuts (9). Do not tighten . 4. Install chain hook (7) and locking pin assembly (6) on second rack slat (10). 5. Tighten all nuts (2) and (9). 12-10