CARGO BODIES TAILGATE MAINTENANCE

TM 9-2320-361-24-2

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FIELD MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

2-1/2 TON, 6X6, M44A2 SERIES TRUCKS (MULTIFUEL)

CARGO BODIES TAILGATE MAINTENANCE

CLEANING AND INSPECTION AND REPAIR

INITIAL SETUP:

Applicable Models

Equipment Condition

M35A2, M35A2C, M36A2

Parking brake set and wheels chocked

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

References

Battery ground cable disconnected

TB 43-0209

Cargo body tailgate removed (WP 0254 00 and

TC 9-510

TC 43-0139

TC 9-237

CLEANING AND INSPECTION

Clean cargo body tailgate (1) (TB 43-0209 and TM 43-0139).

Inspect cargo body tailgate (1) for structural damage or rust. Replace if damage or rust is severe

and exceeds available repair procedures.

REPAIR

Remove and install lashing hooks and/or data plate(s) in area(s) to be repaired or painted

Remove paint and/or rust from area(s) to be welded or repaired (TC 9-237).

NOTE

Refer to TM 43-0139 and TB 43-0209 for body repainting and

camouflaging.

Repair cargo body tailgate (1) (TC 9-510). If welding is necessary, refer to TC 9-237.

Install cargo body tailgate (WP 0254 00 and WP 0255 00).

Connect batttery ground cable (WP 0126 00).

Release parking brake and remove wheel chocks (TM 9-2320-361-10).

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