TB 43-0213
CHAPTER 13
5-TON TRUCKS: CARGO BODY
Section I. PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
b. Remove cargo canvas and bows from cargo body,
13-1. Component Removal.
if equipped (see TM 9-2320-211-20).
a. Figure 13-1 provides a reference illustration for
5-Ton Cargo Body Trucks.
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Figure 13-1. 5-Ton Cargo Bodies (Typical).
Section Il. DRILLING AND CLEANING PROCEDURES
NOTE
13-2. Drilling Procedures.
The dropside cargo body is the only
configuration which requires drilling of the
NOTE
tailgate.
Unless otherwise indicated, all holes should
be sight drilled and should be 1/2 inch
T a i l g a t e (Dropside Only) (see
b. Drilling
(1.3 cm) in diameter.
stiffener. Holes are drilled 17 1/2 inches (44. 5 cm) on
center. The first hole A is drilled 17 1/2 inches (44.5 cm)
from one of the two holes B which already exists.
drilling instructions.
13-1
