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M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 4 OF 5

FEBRUARY 2006

CHANGE 3

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14-11. M1088 FIFTH WHEEL ADJUSTMENT (CONT)

b. Sliding Mechanism Adjustment.

NOTE

• Left and right side plungers are adjusted the

same way. Left side shown.

• Loosen adjusting screw by turning to the left.

(1) Loosen lock nut (1) on adjusting screw (2).

(2) Loosen adjusting screw (2) on left side plunger (3).

(3) Unlock and lock fifth wheel sliding mechanism (TM 9-

2320-366-10-1) to verify locking plungers are properly

sealed.

(4) Turn adjusting screw (2) to the right until adjusting screw

contacts sliding rack (4).

(5) Tighten adjusting screw (2) 1/2 turn more.

(6) Tighten lock nut (1) on adjusting screw (2).

(7) Perform steps (1) through (6) on right side plunger.

c. Follow-On Maintenance.

Perform M1088 tractor and trailer coupling/uncoupling (TM

9-2320-366-10-1).

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