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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5-28. CLIP REPLACEMENT(M870).

ThisTaskCovers:

a.

Removal

b.

Installation

Initial Setup:

Toolsfrest

Equipment:

References:

TC 9-237

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

• Tool kit, general mechanic's:

automotive

(Item 7, Appendix B)

a.

REMOVAL

NOTE

The number of clips on the semitrailer varies. This procedure is forthe replacement

of one clip.

Repeat as necessary for other clips. Clips are located along the frame

of the semitrailer

deck, under the planks.

1

Remove screw (1) and nut (2) from plank (3) and clip (4).

2.

Using torch, cut clip (4) from frame (5). Grind off weldment.

b. INSTALLATION

1.

Secure clip (4) to frame (5) and plank (3) using nut (2) and screw (1).

2.

Weld clip (4) to frame (5) (refer to TC 9-237).

1

3

2

FOLLOW-ON

TASKS:

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