TM-9-2330-227-14-P
SEMITRAILER, VAN: SHOP, 6-TON, SINGLE AXLE, M146
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
JUNE 1985
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TM 9-2330-227-14&P
AIRBRAKE COUPLINGS - CONTINUED
ACTION
LOCATION
ITEM
REMARKS
INSTALLATION - CONTINUED
29.
Nipple pipe (1)
30.
Adapter (2)
31.
Van body (4)
32.
Van body (4) and
bracket (5)
33.
Bracket (5)
dummy coupling (7)
34.
Coupling (10)
35.
Elbow (12)
Coupling (10)
Adapter (2)
Nut (3)
Bracket (5)
Two screws (6)
Two S-links (8)
with chain (9)
Preformed
packing (11)
Coupling (10)
Dummy coupling (7)
a. Wrap threads clockwise two
turns with teflon tape.
b. Screw in, and tighten using 9/16-
inch box-end wrench.
Screw in, and tighten using 5/8-inch
open-end box wrench and 9/16-inch open-
end wrench.
Place in position, and hold.
Screw in, and tighten using number two
cross-tip screwdriver.
Put in place, and using slip-joint
pliers, bend links (8).
Push in place until completely seated in
coupling (10).
a. Wrap threads clockwise two
turns with teflon tape.
b. Screw in, and tighten using 11/8-
inch open-end wrench and pipe wrench.
Put in place, and twist.
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