TM 9-2330-392-14&P
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CARGO BODY REPAIR (Con’t).
e.
TAILGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1.
Remove tailgate latch pin (2) with retaining ring (15) and lanyard (14).
2.
Remove four rivets (17) securing tailgate latch (18) to cargo body (1). Discard rivets (17).
3.
Remove tailgate latch (18) from cargo body (1).
f.
TAILGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
1.
Install four rivets (17) securing tailgate latch (18) to cargo body (1).
2.
Install tailgate latch pin (2) into latch assembly (18).
g.
TAILGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY PIN REMOVAL
1.
Remove locknut (20), flat washer (19), and capscrew (16) securing tailgate latch (3) to cargo body latch assembly
(18). Discard locknut (20). Check capscrew (16) for damage Replace if defective.
2.
Remove tailgate latch (3) and flat washers (21). Check tailgate latch for damage.
h.
TAILGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY PIN INSTALLATION
1.
Install tailgate latch (3) and two flat washers (21) into tailgate latch assembly (18)
2.
Install capscrew (16), flat washer (19), and locknut(20). Tighten locknut, allowing latch (3) to move freely.
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