TM-9-2320-361-24-2 Field Maintenance Manual Volume 2 for M44A2 Series Trucks
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TM 9-2320-361-24-2 0462 00 0462 00-4 VAN BODY MAINTENANCE (Contd) REMOVAL (Contd) WARNING Ensure lifting capacity is greater than 5,535 lb (2,513kg). Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment. 8. Install utility chains on four lifting shackles (1) and lifting device. 9. Attach guide lines to van body (2). WARNING • All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging or shifting load may cause injury to personnel. • Support capacity must be greater than weight of van body. Ensure that support capacity is not less that 5,535 lb (2,513 kg). Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel and damage to equipment. NOTE Assistant will help with lifting operations. 10. Remove van body (2) and frame sills (4) from chassis (3), and lower van body (2) onto wooden supports. 11. Remove lifting device, utility chains, and guide lines from van body (2). REPAIR 1. Remove paint and/or rust from area(s) to be welded or repaired (TC 9-237). 2. Repair van body (TC 9-237 and TC 9-510). 3. Paint van body as necessary (TM 43-0139 and TB 43-0209). INSTALLATION WARNING Ensure lifting capacity is greater than 5,535 lb (2,513 kg). Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel or damage to equipment. 1. Install utility chains on four lifting shackles (1) and lifting device. 2. Attach guide lines to van body (2). WARNING All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging or shifting load may cause injury to personnel. 3. Install two frame sills (4) and van body (2) on chassis (3). NOTE Step 4 applies to M185A3 vehicles only. 4. Install eight spring keepers (10), four springs (13), springs (12), screws (11), and new locknuts (9) on two mounting brackets (5). NOTE Step 5 applies to M109A3 vehicles only. 5. Install four springs (15), springs (16), washers (17), screws (18), and new locknuts (14) on two mounting brackets (5).