TM-9-2320-273-34

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

DECEMBER 1980

TM-9-2320-273-34 - Page 636 of 801

TM9-2320-273-34

Section IIl. M916 AND M920 COMPENSATOR MOUNTING PLATE

17-11.

17-12.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

17-13.

17-14.

a.

b.

c.

d.

17-15.

a.

b.

c.

d.

Removal

(Refer to para 17-6 a through d).

Disassembly

(Figure 17-5).

PuII two shoes (3) off tie rod (13) and compensator sub-assembly (12).

PuII two hard rubber cushions (6) and any plainwashers (5) off tie rod (13).

Pull tie rod (13) out of compensator frame sub-assembly ( 12).

Remove six hex-head bolts (9 and 11) and Iockwashers (8) from each end of subassembly (12).

NOTE

Count the shims and where they came

from for reassembly.

Remove two bearing adjusting plates (2) and shims (1) from each end of sub-assembly (12).

Inspection.

Inspect for cracked welds, deformed, worn or cracked parts.

Repair or Replacement.

Weld cracked welds in accordance with TM9-237.

Replace components that are deformed, cracked, or severly worn.

The shoe sub-assembly must be replaced if the rubber bushing (4) is unserviceable.

Replace grease fittings (7 and 10) if necessary.

Assembly (Figure 17-5).

Place the bearing adjusting plates (2) and all shims (1) removed.

Install Iockwashers (8) on hex-head bolts (9 and 11).

NOTE

Make sure that the hex-head bolts (11 )

with grease fittings (10) are placed in

the holes that are drilled through the

bearing adjusting plates.

Install six hex-head bolts (9 and 11) on each end of sub-assembly (12).

Position tie rod (13) in compensator frame sub-assembly (12).

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