TAILGATE REPLACEMENT (M101A2 AND M101A3)

TM 9-2330-202-14&P

4-58.

TAILGATE REPLACEMENT (M101A2 AND M101A3).

This Task Covers:

Removal

b. Installation

Initial Setup:

Tools/Test Equipment:

Personnel Required: Two

General mechanic's tool kit (Item 1, Appendix B)

Materials/Parts:

Cotter pin (4), MS24665-353

WARNING

Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Lifting device is required when

parts weigh over 50 pounds (23 kg) for a single-person lift, over 100 pounds (45

kg) for a two-person lift, and over 150 pounds (68 kg) for a three-person or more

lift. Keep clear of heavy parts supported only by lifting device. Failure to follow

this warning may cause serious injury or death to personnel.

a. REMOVAL

1. Remove two latch pins (1) from cargo body (2) and release top corners of tailgate (3) from cargo body (2).

2. Open and lower tailgate (3) and support it with wood blocks.