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 0388 00 0388 00-4 A-FRAME KIT MAINTENANCE (Contd) INSPECTION 1. Inspect all metal components for bends, cracks, and breaks. Replace if damaged. 2. Inspect harness (17) and cable (22) for any fraying, breaks, and loose or missing clamps. Repair or replace if necessary. NOTE If A-frame kit is not to be installed, proceed to steps 13 and 14. Do not continue to next step. INSTALLATION 1. Install eyebolt plate (6), washer (2), and eyebolt (1) on rear cargo bed (5) with washer (2), new lockwasher (3), and nut (4). 2. Install two A-frame legs (13) on shackle brackets (14) with two pins (15). 3. Insert two leg extensions (11) into A-frame legs (13), align holes equally, and install with pins (16). 4. Install spreader tube (12) and two spreader tube studs (10) on leg extensions (11). Position spreader tube stud (12) so ends extend equally through holes in leg extensions (11). 5. Install two leg spacers (9) and harness (17) on each end of spreader tube studs (12) with two washers (8), nuts (7), and nuts (18). 6. Install cable (22), harness (17), and shackle pin (27) on shackle (26). 7. Install snatch block (19) on spreader tube (12). 8. Open snatch block (19) and install winch cable (20) on roller, then close snatch block (19). NOTE Assistant will help with steps 9 and 10. 9. Raise A-frame (24) towards cab (25). 10. Thread cable (22) through eyebolt (1) and install on pintle hook (23). NOTE A-frame must be angled at approximately 60° from horizontal. Do not insert adjusting screws until all necessary adjustments have been made. 11. Loosen clamp (21) at end of cable (22). Adjust until 60° angle is obtained, then tighten clamp (21). 12. Install adjusting screw (28) on each A-frame leg (13). NOTE Do not perform steps 13 and 14 if A-frame has been installed. 13. Install tailgate M35A2 and M36A2 (WP 0254 00) and M35A2C (WP 0255 00), if removed. 14. Install lifting shackles w/winch (WP 0198 00), (if removed). 15. Connect battery ground cable (WP 0126 00). 16. Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).