TB 43-0213
APPENDIX D
RUST REPAIR AND BODY REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
M151 , M718, AND M825 SERIES TRUCKS
Section I. FABRICATION OF TURNING FIXTURE
AND TURNING VEHICLE OVER
D-1.
Construction of Front and Rear Turning Fixtures.
a. Front Turning Fixture (see Figure D-1). Construct a front turning fixture in accordance with requirements
described in Figure D-2.
b. Rear Turning Fixture (see Figure D-l). Construct a rear turning fixture in accordance with requirements
described in Figure D-3.
D-2.
Turning Vehicle Over.
a. Drain fuel tank, then run engine until all fuel in the carburetor and fuel lines has been expended.
b. Remove fuel tank, windshield, batteries, air filter, spare tire, and soft top. Secure the bow assembly to the
body (see TM 9-2320-218-20-1-1).
c. Drain engine oil, transmission fluid, windshield washer fluid, and differential fluid from both differentials.
Tap vent hole in master cylinder. Drain the steering gear box on M151 series vehicles (see TM 9-2320 -
218-20-1-2).
d. When applicable, remove the following:
(1) Extension and litter racks.
(3) Machine gun mount.
(4) Crew seats (M151A1C and M825).
e. Remove front lifting eyes. Use existing hardware to install front turning fixture (see Figure D-1).
Remove pintle. Use existing hardware to install rear turning fixture (see Figure D-1).
f.
g. Attach chain falls to lifting eyes of front and rear turning fixtures (see Figure D-1). Raise vehicle a minimum
of 36 inches (91.4 cm) measured from floor to bottom of front and rear tires.
h. Remove retaining bolts from turning fixtures. Position four people at each corner of vehicle and rotate vehicle
180 degrees, bottom side up. Replace retaining bolts in turning fixtures.
i. Lower vehicle onto two support stands, The front support stand should be approximately 14 inches (35.6
cm) high by 40 inches (101.6 cm) long. The rear support stand should be approximately 20 inches (50.8 cm) high
by 56 inches (142.2 cm) long (see Figure D-4).
D-1
