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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ORGANIZATIONAL
ITEM
NO.
3
INTERVAL
Q
S
Ž
Ž
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) - CONTINUED
Q - QUARTERLY
S - SEMIANNUALLY
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
PROCEDURE: CHECK FOR AND HAVE REPAIRED, FILLED,
REPLACED, OR ADJUSTED AS NEEDED
KINGPIN
a.
b.
Check kingpin(1) for cracks, nicks, or gouges deeper than
1/8-inch (3.175 mm). Make sure kingpin is securely mounted to
kingpin plate (2). Check for any wear which decreases the diameter
by 1/16-inch (1 .587 mm) or more.
Check kingpin plate (2) for cracks and lubrication.
4
Ž
Ž
Ž
Ž
Ž
SPRINGS AND SUSPENSION
a. Check for weak or sagging springs (3) and broken leaves (4).
b. Check for loose or missing clips (5) or shifted leaves (4).
c. Check radius rods (6) for damage.
d. Check for broken U-bolts (7).
e. Tighten U-bolts, clip assemblies, and all mounting bolts.
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