TM-9-2320-279-34-2

M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT, VOLUME 2 OF 3

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TM 9-2320-279 -34-2

Frame Maintenance Instructions (Cont)

13-31. PLATE ASSEMBLY 2-INCH (51 MM) KINGPIN REMOVAL/iNSTALLATION (M983)

b. Installation.

(1)

Install suitable lifting device to plate

assembly (1).

(2) Soldier A operates lifting device and

moves plate assembly (1) over

compensator assembly (2) guided by

Soldier B.

(3) Soldier A operates lifting device while

Soldier B alines shoes (3) with slots on

both sides of plate (4).

(4)

(5)

(6)

plate (4) and shoes (3) until hole in each

pin shows.

Install roll pin (6) in hole of each hinge

pin (5).

Remove lifting device.

Install two hinge pins (5) through

c. Follow-on Maintenance.

Lubricate fifth wheel (LO 9-2320-279-12).

END OF TASK

13-32. PLATE ASSEMBLY 3.5-INCH (89 MM) KINGPIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M983).

This task covers:

a. Removal

c. Follow-on Maintenance

b. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Models

M983

without crane

Test Equipment

None

Special Tools

None

Supplies

None

Personnel Required

MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer (2)

References

None

Equipment Condition

TM or Para

Condition Description

None

Special Environmental Conditions

None

General Safety Instructions

None

Level of

Maintenance

General Support

13-92