TM-9-2330-326-14-P

SEMITRAILER, TACTICAL, DROP DECK BREAKBULK/CONTAINER TRANSPORTER, 22-1/2 TON, M871A3

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

FEBRUARY 2006

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General Procedure:

a. Removal.

1.

Chock tires on axle not being lifted.

2.

Position jack on ground board under axle closest to where wheel(s) will be removed, as shown.

3.

Loosen, but do not remove, 10 nuts (1) while semitrailer tires are in contact with ground. If

necessary, use a cheater pipe for additional leverage.

4.

Jack up axle until wheel assemblies (2 and 3) clear the ground.

5.

Chock tires on axle not being lifted.

6.

Remove 10 nuts (1) and wheel assemblies (2 and 3).