TM 5-3805-254-34
15-28.
TAILGATE REPLACEMENT (Con’t).
WARNING
Ensure that all personnel are clear of tailgate as hinge pins are removed, to prevent Injury to
personnel.
NOTE
Perform step 3 at left and right side of tailgate.
3.
Remove two cotter pins (5) and hinge pins (2) to
separate tailgate (1) from dump body (4).
Discard cotter pins.
4.
Operate tailgate release lever (see TM 5-3805-
254-10) to release bottom of tailgate (1) from
dump body (4).
WARNING
Ensure that all personnel are clear of
tailgate before raising, to prevent
Injury to personnel.
5.
Move tailgate (1) to storage location and place
on secure supports. Remove lifting device.
b.
INSTALLATION
WARNING
Ensure that all personnel are clear of tailgate before raising, to prevent Injury to personnel.
1.
Attach lifting device to tailgate (1). Raise tailgate and move to vehicle.
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