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 0258 00 0258 00-2 CARGO BODY FRONT RACK MAINTENANCE (M35A2C) (Contd) 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). 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. INSTALLATION NOTE Position body post stakes with double thickness of metal towards outside of body. 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). Do not tighten nuts (2). 3. Install stakes (3) on ends of rack slats (10) with twelve screws (8) and nuts (9). Do not tighten nuts (9). 4. Install chain hook (7) and locking pin assembly (6) on second rack slat (10). 5. Tighten all nuts (2) and (9). 6. Install cargo body front rack (TM 9-2320-361-10). 7. Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).