TM-9-2330-238-14
CHASSIS, SEMITRAILER: 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M295A1; SEMITRAILER, VAN: EXPANSIBLE, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M313; SEMITRAILER, VAN: SHOP, FOLDING SIDES, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M447 AND M447C; SEMITRAILER, VAN: REPAIR PARTS, SHOP EQUIPMENT, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M749; SEMITRAILER, VAN: REPAIR PARTS STORAGE, 6-TON, 4-WHEEL M750
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
JULY 1992
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TM 9-2330-238-14
1-7. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS (Con’t).
REAR VIEW
Key
Component
Description
10
Stoplight-taillight and
Indicate presence of semitrailer to vehicles behind.
Blackout Stoplight
11
Pintle
Tows additional equipment behind semitrailer.
12
Helper Spring Assembly
Mounted directly over main spring. Provides extra support to main
spring while under heavy load.
13
Main Spring Assembly
Provides support and absorbs shock from road during transit.
14
Brakedrum
Provides braking for semitrailer.
15
Torque Rods
Prevent horizontal movement of main axles.
16
Axle and Bracket
Connects entire suspension system to frame.
Assembly
17
Main Axle
Provides mounting for wheel assemblies. Consists of rear and front
axles.
18
Spring Bracket
Provides a mounting surface for main spring assembly and helper
spring assembly.
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