TB-9-2320-279-13-P-4

TRUCK, TRACTOR, LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER (LET), 8X8, M983A2 LET

TECHNICAL BULLETIN; OPERATOR AND FIELD LEVEL

APRIL 2008

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FIELD MAINTENANCE

FIFTH WHEEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

Lifting Device, Minimum Capacity 2,000 lbs (908

kg)

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive (WP

0081, Table 2, Item 5)

Materials/Parts

Locknut (WP 0084, Table 1, Item 4) Qty: 16

References

Parts Manual (Fig. 15)

Parts Manual (Fig. 16)

Equipment Condition

Chock block stowage box removed (refer to TM

9-2320-315-14&P)

Front support angle removed. (WP 0051)

REMOVAL

1. Remove eight locknuts (1) and screws (2) from fifth wheel assembly (3) and vehicle frame (4). Discard locknuts.

6

2

4

1

5

3

7

LIFTING

DEVICE

Figure 1.

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