TM 5-3805-264-14&P
Section VII. DUMP BODY MAINTENANCE
Paragraph
Number
Paragraph Title
Page
Number
4-50.
Tailgate Replacement (M917A1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-66
4-51.
Tailgate Release Air Cylinder Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-68
4-52.
MCS Tailgate Replacement (M917A1 w/MCS)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-70
4-53.
MCS Tailgate Cover Replacement (M917A1 w/MCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-73
4-54.
MCS Gate Replacement (M917A1 w/MCS)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-75
4-55.
MCS Air Reservoir Replacement (M917A1 w/MCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-77
4-56.
MCS Air Cylinder Replacement (M917A1 w/MCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-79
4-57.
MCS Air Cylinder Solenoid Assembly Maintenance (M917A1 w/MCS) . . . . . . . .
4-82
4-58.
Tailgate Release/MCS Air Cylinder Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-86
4-59.
Tailgate Release/MCS Air Lines and Fittings Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-89
4-60.
MCS Adjustment Tube Replacement (M917A1 w/MCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-91
4-61.
Body Prop Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-93
4-62.
Cab Shield Replacement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-94
4-63.
Mud Flap Replacement
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-97
4-50.
TAILGATE REPLACEMENT (M917A1).
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Cleaning and Inspection
c. Installation
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Personnel Required: Two
• Tailgate
release
control
valve
lever
in
UNLOCKED position (paragraph 2-1).
Tools/Test Equipment:
• Tailgate chains released (paragraph 2-11).
• General mechanic’s tool kit (Item 8, Appendix I)
General Safety Instructions:
• Lifting slings (three) (Item 6, Appendix I)
• Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts.
• Suitable lifting device
a.
REMOVAL
1.
2.
Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Keep clear of heavy parts sup-
ported only by lifting device. Failure to follow this warning may cause death or
injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
Attach lifting slings (4) to tailgate (5) and remove slack from lifting slings.
Remove lynch pins (3) and hinge pins (1) from each side of tailgate (5).
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