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

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12-107. TM 9-2320-361-20 This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation INITIAL SETUP: APPLICABLE MODELS REFERENCES (TM) M756A2 TM 9-2320-361-10 MATERIALS/PARTS Six locknuts PERSONNEL REQUIRED Two TM 9-2320-361-20P EQUIPMENT CONDITION Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Tailgate is heavy. Be prepared to support tailgate weight prior to removing screws. 1. Remove four locknuts (3), screws (4), and two steps (5) from tailgate (6). Discard locknuts (3). 2. Disconnect two safety chains (1) from tailgate (6) and lower tailgate (6). WARNIN6 Tailgate is heavy. Ensure tailgate is supported prior to removing screws. Failure to do so may cause injury to personnel. NOTE Assistant will help with steps 3 and 4. 3. Remove two locknuts (8) and screws (2) from tailgate (6). Discard locknuts (8). 4. Remove tailgate (6) from body (7). 12-176