TM 9-2320-280-20-3
10-62. TAlLGATE UPPER HINGE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Personnel Required
AU models except M996, M996A1, M997,
One mechanic
M997A1, M997A2, M1037, M1042
One assistant
Tools
Manual References
General mechanic’s tool kit:
TM 9-2320-280-24P
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Equipment Condition
Materials/Parts
Tailgate removed (para. 10-61).
Eight locknuts (Appendix G, Item 104)
a. Removal
I
NOTE
. Left and right tailgate upper hinge replacement procedures are
basically the same. This procedure covers the left tailgate upper
hinge.
l Seal across bottom of tailgate is used on TOW and armament
carrier vehicles only. For access to capscrews, a small portion of
the seal has to be removed.
. The upper hinge is installed with rivets during manufacturing.
A kit has been developed to repair the upper hinge. Use kit P/N
57K0107 for installation.
1. Remove seal (10) from tailgate (6) behind upper hinge (7).
NOTE
l Perform step 2 for TOW and armament carrier vehicles only.
Perform step 3 for all other vehicles.
l Note direction of capscrews for installation.
2. Remove two locknuts (8), washers (4), spacers (5), capscrews (3), and washers (4) from upper
hinge (7) and tailgate (6). Discard locknuts (8).
3. Remove three locknuts (8), washers (4), spacers (5), capscrews (3), and washers (4) from upper
hinge (7) and tailgate (6). Discard locknuts (8).
4. Remove three locknuts (9), washers (1), capscrews (2), washers (1), and upper hinge (7) from tail-
gate (6). Discard locknuts (9).
5. Remove pin (12) and lower hinge (11) from upper hinge (7).
b. Installation
1. Install lower hinge (11) on upper hinge (7) with pin (12).
2. Install upper hinge (7) on tailgate (6) with three washers (1), capscrews (2), washers (1), and
locknuts (9). Tighten locknuts (9) to 8 lb-ft (11 N.m).
NOTE
Perform step 3 for TOW and armament carrier vehicles only.
Perform step 4 for all other vehicles.
3. Secure upper hinge (7) to tailgate (6) with two washers (4), capscrews (3), spacers (5), washers (4),
and locknuts (8). Tighten locknuts (8) to 8 lb-ft (11 N.m).
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