11-14. CARGO SHELL DOOR MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
a.1. Inspection
c.
Adjustment
WARNING•
Opening one end of cargo door before ensuring opposite end is
fully closed may cause both ends to open simultaneously, result-
ing in injury to personnel or damage to equipment.
1.
Remove two screw-assembled lockwashers (4), footman loop (5), and strap (3) from cargo door (1).
Discard screw-assembled lockwashers (4).
2.
Remove two capscrews (15), footman loop (16), and strap (14) from cargo door (1).
3.
Lower cargo door (1) slightly, and remove two locknuts (9), shoulder bolts (6), and retention
cables (10) from retention cable brackets (8). Discard locknuts (9).
WARNING•
Cargo door must be supported before removal of gas springs.
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to
equipment.
4.
Slowly raise cargo door (1) as far as possible to allow removal of gas springs (11) from cargo
door (1).
5.
Remove two locknuts (13), washers (12), and gas springs (11) from cargo door (1) and place gas
springs (11) inside vehicle. Discard locknuts (13).
6.
Lower cargo door (1), release front handle latch (2), and remove cargo door (1) from vehicle.
Refer to para. 10-56 for plusnuts (17) inspection and replacement.
a. Removal
a.1. Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
M1114
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Maintenance and repair shop equipment:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 2)
Materials/Parts
Four locknuts (Appendix G, Item 154)
Two screw-assembled lockwashers
(Appendix G, Item 370)
Sealing compound (Appendix C, Item 72.1)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
• Cargo shell door armor removed (para. 11-13).
• Cargo shell door raised (TM 9-2320-387-10).
General Safety Instructions
• Never open one end of cargo shell door before
ensuring opposite end is securely closed.
• Cargo door must be supported before removal of
gas springs.
Maintenance Level
Unit
TM 9-2320-387-24-2
11-26
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