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TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 3 OF 5

SEPTEMBER 2012

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REMOVAL

WARNING

All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A shifting or swinging load may cause

injury to personnel. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.

1.

Remove ten screws (Figure 1, Item 7) and lockwashers (Figure 1, Item 6) from fifth wheel (Figure 1, Item 3)

and base support (Figure 1, Item 5). Discard lockwashers.

NOTE

Ensure washers are between head of screws and fifth wheel, and chain link and nuts.

2.

Attach utility chain on fifth wheel (Figure 1, Item 3) with two screws (Figure 1, Item 4), four washers

(Figure

1,

Item 1), and two nuts (Figure 1, Item 2).

NOTE

Assistant will help with Step (3).

3.

Attach lifting device to chain and remove fifth wheel (Figure 1, Item 3) from base support (Figure 1, Item 5).

4.

Remove lifting device from chain.

5.

Remove two nuts (Figure 1, Item 2), four washers (Figure 1, Item 1), two screws (Figure 1, Item 4), and utility

chain from fifth wheel (Figure 1, Item 3).

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