TM 5-3810-307-24-1-2
Pile Gate. (Refer to Figure K-39.)
The pile gate is normally disassembled for replacement of components.
Disassembly.
a.
Remove the pivot bolt locknut (1, Figure K-39) from the pivot bolt (2) and discard
locknut. Remove the pivot bolt (2) from the pile gate frame (3) and remove the swing
arm (4).
b.
Remove the eyebolt (5) from the swing arm (4).
c.
Remove the retaining bolt (6) and locknut (7) securing the latch spacer (8) to the pile
gate frame (3) and discard locknut. Remove the latch spacer (8).
d.
Note the positioning of the torsion spring (9) on the pile gate frame (3) and slide the latch
(10) and torsion spring (9) off the pile gate frame (3).
3
2
9
6
1
4
10
8
5
7
LEGEND
1.
Pivot Bolt Locknut
6.
Retaining Bolt
2.
Pivot Bolt
7.
Spotter Slide Manual Release
3.
Pile Gate Frame
8.
Latch Spacer
4.
Swing Arm
9.
Torsion Spring
5.
Eyebolt, 1/2
10.
Latch
Figure K-39. Pile Gate Disassembly
Change-1 K-89