TM 9-2320-211-10-1
h. Removing Dropsides, Tailgate or Both.
TOOLS: Pliers
PERSONNEL:
Two
NOTE
Use two soldiers to do this job. One soldier is needed to
keep tailgate or dropside steady while other works on hinges.
1.
On tailgate (1) or dropside (2) to be taken off, on each hinge (3):
(a) Using pliers, straighten cotter pins (4) on one end of hinge pin (5) .
(b) Using pliers, pull cotter pin (4) out of hinge pin (5).
(c) Take washer (6) off hinge pin (5) .
2.
Take out all hinge pins (5) except the two on end of tailgate (1) or drop-
side (2).
3.
Unlock tailgate (1) or dropside (2) being taken off.
(a) For tailgate (1) , refer to para 4-8d, frame 1.
(b) For dropside (2), refer to para 4-8f, frames 1 and 2.
GO TO FRAME 2