TM-9-2320-440-13-P

TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENSE (THAAD) CARRIER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

AUGUST 2010

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INSTALLATION

WARNING

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn easily, can give off harmful

vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away

from open fire and use in a well ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent, or sealing

compound gets on skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

NOTE

Install elbow and tee as noted prior to removal.

1.

Apply pipe thread sealing compound to threads of elbow (2) and install elbow (2) on tee (10).

2.

Apply pipe thread sealing compound to threads of tee (10) and install tee (10) on pipe nipple (11).

NOTE

All suspension air springs are installed the same way. No. 4 axle shown.

3.

Compress and position suspension air spring (5) between transverse beam (9) and frame rail (8).

4.

Lubricate threads of two screws (7) with lubricating oil.

5.

Soldier A and Soldier B install suspension air spring (5) on frame rail (8) with two screws (7), and two locknuts

(6).

NOTE

Nut and lockwasher are only installed on rear suspension air spring stud.

6.

Secure suspension air spring (5) to transverse beam (9) with lockwasher (4) and nut (3). Tighten nut (3) to 30

to 35 lb-ft (41 to 48 N•m).

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7.

Install air line 2102 (1) on elbow (2).

8.

Remove jackstands from rear vehicle frame.

END OF TASK

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