TM-9-2320-283-20-3

TRUCK TRACTOR, LINE HAUL, 50,000 GVWR, 6X4, M915A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE PART 3 OF 3

DECEMBER 1983

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FRAME AND TOWING ATTACHMENTS.

3-245. FIFTH WHEEL REPLACEMENT (Continued).

LOCATION/ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

WARNING

The fifth wheel is very heavy and

could cause serious injury if dropped.

Before lifting, make the sure lifting

device is firmly secured.

A. REMOVAL.

1. Twelve nuts (3),

four screws (5),

Remove from items (1), (2),

and (4).

and eight screws

(6).

2. Six screws (7) and

Loosen only from item (4).

nuts (8).

3. Fifth wheel (1).

a. Attach suitable lifting

device.

b. Using lifting device,

remove from items (2) and

Have assistant help

(4).

steady item (1) during

removal.

Set item (1)

on wood blocks in a

clean work area.

B. CLEANING AND INSPECTION.

4. All parts.

Clean and inspect.

Refer to paragraphs 3-4

and 3-5.

If item (1) is

damaged, refer to DS/GS

maintenance.

5. Fifth wheel (1).

a. Using suitable lifting

device, position on items

(2) and (4).

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