TM-5-2330-378-14-P

SEMITRAILER, LOWBED: 40 TON CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER M870 AND M870A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR'S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

JUNE 1999

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5-22. SPARETIRECARRIERCONNECTORREPLACEMENT

(M870A1).

ThisTaskCovers:

a.

Removal

b.

Installation

Initial Setup:

Toolsrrest Equipment:

Personnel Required:

Two

• Field maintenance tool set (item 4, Appendix B)

• Tool kit, general mechanic's:

automotive

References:

TC 9-237

(Item 7, Appendix B)

Equipment Conditions:

* Spare tire removed (para 3-12).

a.

REMOVAL

1.

Mark location above and beside spare tire carrier connector (1), to aid in placement of new connector during

installation.

2.

Cut connector (1) from rear of semitrailer.

3.

Grind weldment

smooth.

b.

INSTALLATION

I

Using marks made in step 1, put new connector (1) in place. Have assistant hold connector (1) in place with

wooden

dowel.

2.

Weld connector (1) to semitrailer (refer to TC 9-237).

FOLLOW-ON TASKS:

1

Install spare tire (para 3-12).

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