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 PLATE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

Lifting Device, Minimum Capacity 1,000 lbs (454

kg)

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive (WP

0081, Table 2, Item 5)

Wrench, F (WP 0081, Table 2, Item 6)

Materials/Parts

Compound, Antiseize (WP 0083, Table 1, Item 9,

10)

Grease, Automotive and Artillery (GAA) (WP

0083, Table 1, Item 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)

Pin, Cotter (WP 0084, Table 1, Item 34) Qty: 1

Personnel Required

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic 63B (2)

References

Parts Manual (Fig. 15)

Equipment Condition

Engine OFF (refer to TM 9-2320-279-10).

Wheels chocked (refer to TM 9-2320-279-10).

REMOVAL

WARNING

Fifth wheel plate weighs 525 lbs (238 kg). Do not attempt to lift or move fifth wheel plate

without the aid of an assistant and a lifting device. Failure to comply may result in injury or

death to personnel.

1. Attach lifting device to fifth wheel plate (1).

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