TM 9-2330-271-14&P
Section XV. MAINTENANCE OF VAN BODY AND
ASSOCIATED PARTS
c.
4-61.
(1) Attach chain (13) to pintle body with S-
hook (14) and cotter pin (15).
a. Removal.
Working under inside corner of
(2) Position pintle assembly (1) in dolly rear
chassis, remove four screws (4) and lock washers (5)
crossmember. Install slotted nut (2) on pintle shank.
securing bumper (6) to rear corner post and chassis rear
Tighten nut to provide a snug fit, but loose enough to
crossmember.
allow pintle assembly to turn. Install cotter pin (3) to
b. Installation. Position bumper (6) and secure
secure nut (2).
with four screws (4) and lock washers (5).
4-64.
4-62.
Splash Guard
a.
Removal.
a.
(1) Some doors have a door stop and chain
(1) Remove three nuts (4), lock washers (5),
at the top of the door. To remove door stop and chain,
and screws (9) on XM574, XM574E1, XM654, XM680,
XM680E1, XM738, XM739, XM739E1, XM822 (serial
securing door stop and chain to the door. Remove door
number S2669), XM823, and XM824 semitrailers
stop before proceeding with the following steps.
securing bracket (6) to dolly rear crossmember. Remove
(2)To remove doors attached with butt hinges,
bracket and splash guard (7) as a unit.
remove setscrew (36, fig 58) securing hinge pin (34, fig.
(2) Remove four nuts (4), lock washers (5),
58). Drive pin out. On
some models, remove nut (58, fig
and screws (9) on XM822 (after serial number S2669),
XM844, XM845, XM847, XM848, XM849, XM850,
(3) To remove doors attached with piano
XM912, and XM913 semitrailers securing bracket (6) to
hinges, open door and remove screws from portion of
dolly rear crossmember. Remove bracket and splash
piano hinge that is attached to door jamb, leaving hinge
guard (7) as a unit.
attached to door. Remove door.
(3) On all semitrailers, remove four nuts (4),
b. Cleaning.
lock washers (5), and screws (9) securing support plate
(1) Use steam or water and stiff brush to
(8) and splash guard (7) to bracket (6).
remove dirt.
(1) Position splash guard (7) and spacer plate
remove grease and oil.
(8) on bracket (6) and secure with four screws (9), lock
c. Inspection and Repair.
washers (5) and nuts (4).
(1) Inspect for dents and cracks.
(2) Position bracket with attached splash
(2) Visually check all hardware for defects.
guard and support plate on dolly rear cross-member.
(3) Straighten bent metal parts if feasible.
Secure unit with three or four screws (9) (para 4-62 a(1)
Weld cracked or fractured items.
Before welding,
or 4-62 a(2), lock washers (5), and nuts 84)
remove or cover adjacent wood or other flammable
material to prevent damage.
4-63.
Pintle Assembly
(4) Replace parts damaged beyond repair. d
Installation Install door in the reverse order of the
a.
removal procedure.
(1) Remove cotter pin (3) and slotted nut (2).
Remove pintle assembly (1) from dolly rear
4-65.
Hinges
crossmember.
(2) Remove cotter pin (15) and S-hook (14)
a.
Removal.
and remove chain (13).
b. Inspection
(2) On the rear doors on the XM680 and
(1) Inspect pintle assembly for ease of
XM680E 1, refer to figure 61 and remove nuts (53),
operation.
washers (54) and cap screws (56) securing door.
(2) Check for cracks or damaged parts.
Remove door. Remove nuts (50), washers (49), and bolt
(3) Replace worn or damaged pintle
(57) securing hinge to van body. Remove hinge (55).
assembly.
The left side doors on the XM680 and XM680E1 are
(4) Lubricate according to the lubrication
similar. Refer to figure 57.
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