TM 9-2320-361-34 I 15-5. TAlLGATE CONTROL LINKAGE MAINTENANCE THIS TASK COVERS: a. Removal c. Installation b. Inspection, Cleaning, and Repair lNITIAL SETUP APPLICABLE MODELS REFERENCES (TM) M342A2 TB 43-0209 TOOLS TM 9-214 TM 9-2320-361-10 General mechanic’s tool kit TM 9-2320-361-20 (Appendix B, Item 1) TM 9-2320-361-34P MATERIALS/PARTS TM 43-0139 Six locknuts (Appendix F, Item 96) EQUIPMENT CONDITION Three locknuts (Appendix F, Item 105) . Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-361-10). Two woodruff keys (Appendix F, Item 272) ● Dump body raised and safety braces in place (TM 9-2320-361-10). . Open tailgate (TM 9-2320-361-10). a. Removal 1. Remove two locknuts (4), screws (1), and washers (3) from two clevises (2) and levers (13) and (7). Discard locknuts (4). 2. Remove two locknuts (5) and screws (10) from levers (13) and (7). Discard locknuts (5). 3. Remove two levers (13) and (7) from cross-shaft (12). 4. Remove two woodruff keys (11) from cross-shaft (12). Discard woodruff keys (11). 5. Remove cross-shaft (12) from three bearings (6). 6. Remove four nuts (9) and two clevises (2) from two control rods (8). 7. Remove two locknuts (16) and link plates (15) from control rods (8), control bar (14), and dump body (23). Discard locknuts (16). 8. Remove control rod (8) from dump body (23). 9. Remove three locknuts (17), screws (18), and tailgate latch (19) with control bar (14) from dump body (23). Discard locknuts (17). 10. Remove pin (22) and control bar (14) from tailgate latches (19). 11. Remove pin (21) and pawl (20) from tailgate latch (19). 12. Repeat steps 7 through 11 for left side control bar and panel removal. b. Inspection, Cleaning, and Repair 4 1. Inspect all parts for rust, bends, cracks, and heavily worn areas. Replace if damaged beyond repair. 2. Clean and paint parts as necessary (TB 43-0209 and TM 43-0139). 3. Slide bearings (6) on cross-shaft (12). Twist and check for excessive play. Inspect bearings (6) for wear (TM 9-214). Replace bearing(s) (6) if damaged. 15-16