TM-9-2320-285-24-1

TRUCK TRACTOR, YARD TYPE, 43,500 LB GVW, DED, 4X2, ARMY MODEL M878A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

OCTOBER 1985

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TM 9-2320-285-24-1

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FRAME AND TOWING ATTACHMENTS MAINTENANCE (CONT)

b.

Tow Shackles and Tow Hooks.

This task covers:

a.

Removal

c.

Inspection

b.

Cleaning

d.

Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

Personnel Required

Socket wrench set, 3/8 inch drive

Wheel Vehicle Mechanic MOS 63B

Air compressor

Equipment Condition

Materials/Parts

Paragraph

Condition Description

Cleaning solvent

Item 1, Appendix C

Clean cloths

Item 2, Appendix C

Vehicle parked on level

surface and engine off.

KEY

1.

Capscrews (6)

8.

Locknuts (2)

2.

Locknuts (6)

9.

LH tow hook

3.

Washers (6)

10.

RH tow hook

4.

Tow shackles (2)

11.

Capscrews (6)

5.

Capscrews (2)

12.

Lock washers (6)

6.

Capscrews (2)

13.

Tow shackles (2)

7.

Locknuts (2)

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