TM 9-2320-280-20-3
10-61. TAlLGATE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
lNITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
All models except M996, M996A1, M997,
M997A1, M997A2, M1037, M1042
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Six locknuts (Appendix G, Item 106)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
M1025, M1025A1, M1025A2, M1026, M1026A1,
M1036, M1043, M1043A1, M1043A2, M1044,
M1044A1, M1045, M1045A1, M1045A2, M1046,
and M1046A1 only:
Camouflage pack stowage straps removed
(para. 10-9).
1. Remove six locknuts (10), washers (9), and capscrews (7) from tailgate (3) and body (2). Discard
locknuts (10).
2. Disconnect two tailgate chains (1) from tailgate (3) and remove tailgate (3) and shims (8).
NOTE
l Perform step 3 if replacing seal(s).
l Seal across bottom of tailgate is used on TOW and armament
carrier vehicles only.
. Vehicles equipped with tailgate upper hinge kit, P/N 12342446
will have a three-piece seal.
3. Remove seals (4) and (6) from tailgate (3).
4. Clean adhesive from tailgate (3).
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b. Installation
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NOTE
. Perform step 1 if replacing seal(s).
Q Seal across bottom of tailgate is used on TOW and armament
carrier vehicles only.
. Vehicles equipped with tailgate upper hinge kit, P/N 12342446,
will have a three-piece seal.
1. Peel paper backing (5) from seals (4) and (6) and install seals (4) and (6) on tailgate (3).
2. Install shims (8) and tailgate (3) on body (2) with six capscrews (7), washers (9), and locknuts (10).
Tighten capscrews (7) to 26 lb-ft (35 N.m).
3. Connect two tailgate chains (1) to tailgate (3).
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