TM 10-5410-228-24
2.13.11 Tailgate Replacement.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools/Test Equipment:
Equipment Conditions:
Shop Equipment, Automotive Maintenance and
ECV parking brake set.
Repair (Item 38, Appendix B)
ABS deflated and rolled out or removed
Drill, Electric (Item 6, Appendix B)
(reference TM 10-5410-228-10 or see para 2.13.3).
Drill Set (Item 5, Appendix B)
Goggles (Item 17, Appendix B)
References:
TM 10-5411-224-14
Riveter, Blind, Hand (Item 34, Appendix B)
Collar Set, Drill Stop (Item 2, Appendix B)
Materials/Parts: (Cont.)
Four Lockwashers (Item 18, Appendix E)
Materials/Parts:
Sealer (Item 50, Appendix C)
Sixteen Blind Rivets (Item 71, Appendix E)
Rubber Gloves (Item 25, Appendix C)
Two Lockwashers (Item 22, Appendix E)
a. Removal (Refer to Figure 2-32)
(1)
Remove two screws (1), four flat washers (2), two lockwashers (3), two nuts (4) and two spacers
(5) securing tailgate assembly (6) to tailgate mounting assemblies (7 and 8). Discard two
lockwashers (3).
To prevent injury to personnel, always wear eye protection when drilling.
Make sure drill bit has a drill stop to prevent the drill bit from exceeding a depth of one inch.
(2)
Drill out 16 rivets (9) securing tailgate mounting assemblies (7) and (8) to LMS.
(3)
Remove four screws (10), four lockwashers (11) and four washers (12) securing tailgate
mounting assembly (7) and (8) to LMS. Discard lockwashers (11).
b. Installation (Refer to Figure 2-32)
NOTE
Reference TM 10-5411-224-14 for general repair procedures using rivets.
(1)
Secure tailgate mounting assemblies (7) and (8) to LMS with four screws (10), four lockwashers
(11) (Item 18, Appx E) and four washers (12).
(2)
Secure tailgate mounting assemblies (7) and (8) to LMS with 16 rivets (9) (Item 71, Appx E).
Wear gloves when working with sealers. Use in well ventilated area. Avoid prolonged contact
with skin.
(3)
Apply sealer on rivets (9) and screws (10).
