TM-9-2320-304-14-P

LOAD HANDLING SYSTEM, HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

AUGUST 2000

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5-106.1

Direct Support and General Support Maintenance (Cont)

e. Installation/Adjustment.

WARNING

•

Hook arm weighs 1,100 lbs. (499 kg).

Attach suitable lifting device prior to

installation to prevent possible

injury to personnel.

•

Ensure hook arm is supported with

wooden blocks during installation to

prevent possible injury to personnel.

(1)

Attach lifting device to hook arm (1) and

place hook arm in installation position

on main frame (2).

(2)

Apply light coat of grease to pivot

pins (3).

(3)

Install two shims (4) with pivot pins (3)

on main frame (2) and hook arm (1).

NOTE

•

Spacer shim is 0.0747 in. (1.9 mm)

thick. Add one spacer shim per

every 0.0747 in. (1.9 mm) gap

between inside lip and hook arm.

•

Only add spacer shim if area

between inside lip and hook arm

exceeds 0.0747 in. (1.9 mm).

•

Perform steps (6) through (8) if

spacer shim(s) are required. Right

side shown.

(4)

Make sure hook arm (1) is positioned

fully to right side of truck. Use a pry

bar if needed.

(5)

Measure distance between hook arm (1)

and inside lip of main frame (2). Record

as measurement “A”.

NOTE

Do not completely remove pivot pin.

(6)

Partially remove right-side pivot pin (3)

until spacer shim(s) (4.1) can be

installed between hook arm (1) and

main frame (2).