TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-119. SHELTER CARRIER TAlLGATE CHAIN MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Assembly
b. Disassembly
d. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Manual References
M1037, M1042, M1097, M1097A1, M1097A2
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
Equipment Condition
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Tailgate lowered (TM 9-2320-280-10),
Materials/Parts
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 63)
NOTE
The procedure for replacement of right and left tailgate chain
assemblies is basically the same. This procedure covers the left
tailgate assembly.
1. Remove two locknuts (1), washers (2), capscrews (5), washers (2), reinforcing bracket (3), and
tailgate chain assembly (10) from body (11). Discard locknuts (1).
2. Remove two locknuts (9), washers (7), capscrews (6), washers (7), and tailgate chain assembly (10)
from tailgate (8). Discard locknuts (9).
b. Disassembly
1. Pry two chain links (12) apart and remove two chain mounting brackets (4) from chain (16).
2. Pry apart “S” hook (15) and remove “S” hook (15) from chain (14).
3. Pry apart chain link (13) and remove chain (14) from chain (16).
1. Install chain (14) on chain (16) with chain link (13).
2. Install “S” hook (15) on chain (14) and bend “S” hook (15) closed.
3. Install two chain mounting brackets (4) to chain (16) with two chain links (12).
1. Install tailgate chain assembly (10) and reinforcing bracket (3) on body (11) with two washers (2),
capscrews (5), washers (2), and locknuts (1). Tighten locknuts (1) to 15 lb-ft (20 Nom).
2. Install tailgate chain assembly (10) on tailgate (8) with two washers (7), capscrews (6), washers (7),
and locknuts (9). Tighten capscrews (6) to 15 lb-ft (20 N-m).
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