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 0262 00 0262 00-4 CARGO BODIES MAINTENANCE (Contd) REMOVAL (Contd) WARNING All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging or shifting load may cause injury to personnel. NOTE Assistant will help guide cargo body during lifting operations. 8. Remove cargo body (1) and place on wooden supports. NOTE Perform steps 9 and 10 if replacing cargo body. 9. Remove cargo body tailgate (3) (WP 0255 00). 10. Remove cargo body dropside (2) (M35A2C) (WP 0259 00). 11. Remove one frame sill (4) from each frame rail (5) for inspection. CLEANING AND INSPECTION 1. For general cleaning instructions of cargo body (1), refer to WP 0021 00. 2. Inspect all screws, washers, and springs for defects. Replace if defective. 3. Inspect frame sills (4) for end splits or rotting. Replace if end split(s) exceeds width of frame sill or frame sill is rotting. 4. Inspect cargo body (1) for structural damage or rust. Replace if damage or rust is severe and exceeds available repair procedures. INSTALLATION WARNING All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swinging or shifting load may cause injury to personnel. NOTE • Use breaker bar to align body and frame brackets. • Assistant will help guide cargo body during lifting operations. 1. Place one frame sill (4) on each frame rail (5). NOTE Perform steps 2 and 3 if installing new cargo body. 2. Install cargo body dropside (2) (M35A2C) (WP 0259 00). 3. Install cargo body tailgate (3) (WP 0255 00). 4. Lift cargo body (1) off supports and lower onto frame rails (5).