Section VI. CARGO BODY COMPONENTS

TM 9-2320-211-20-3-2

17-14. TAILGATE CONTROL LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT (TRUCK M51A2).

TOOLS: 15/16-inch combination box and open end wrench

SUPPLIES: None

PERSONNEL: One

EQUIPMENT CONDITION: Truck parked, engine off, handbrake set.

NOTE

To raise and lower dump body, and open and

close tailgate, refer to TM 9-2320-21110.

FRAME 1

Using wrench, loosen central rod nuts (1) and two control rods (2), one on

each side of body.

2. Using wrench, screw in adjusting nut (3) until latch (4) locks tailgate (5)

tightly closed.

3. Using wrench, tighten control rod nut (1).

4. Do steps 2 and 3 for other side of truck.

5. Raise dump body (6) and open tailgate control handle (7) to make sure two

latches (4) let go of tailgate (5).

6. Lower dump body (6) and lock control handle (7).

END OF TASK