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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b. Installation.

1.

Using a floor jack or 12-ton jack, raise axle high enough so that wheel assemblies (3 and 2) can

be mounted on axle.

2.

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

WARNING

If

flange

nuts

cannot

be

torqued,

at

first

opportunity

have

Organization

Maintenance

torque

flange

nuts

to

proper

specifications. See Item 3 under Installation. Periodically stop and

check flange nuts for tightness if not properly torqued initially. This

will cause the wheel assembly to separate, resulting in injury to

personnel and damage to equipment.

CAUTION

To insure secure seating of wheel assembly, see Appendix H-22 for

correct torquing sequence.

3.

Lower wheel assemblies (3 and 2) to the ground and torque 10 nuts (1) to 450–500 lb-ft (610–678

N•m) of torque.

c.

Follow-On Tasks.

1.

Remove all jacks/stands.

2.

Connect semitrailer to prime mover (if required).

3.

Raise landing legs (if required).

4.

Remove/store tire chocks and ground boards.

5.

Check air pressure for 115 psi (793 kPa).

6.

Insure proper torque has been applied to flange nuts.