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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6-20. RETRACTABLE TWIST LOCKS REPLACEMENT.

This Task Covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

c. Follow-On Tasks

d. Service (Monthly)

Initial Setup:

Tools and Special Tools:

Materials:

Tool kit, general mechanic’s (Item 4, Appendix B-3)

Oil, lubricating (Item 9, Appendix F)

Equipment Conditions:

References:

Landing legs down

Appendix C

Semitrailer disconnected from prime mover

Paragraph 6-1

Tires chocked

TM 9-237

Ground boards emplaced

TB 9-2510-242-10

CAUTION

Insure lock pockets are clean and all debris removed.

NOTE

§

Make sure twistlock pocket is clean and free of debris.

§

Item 3, socket (cup) is welded in. This task is accomplished at

Direct Support.

§

There are eight retractable twist locks and they are removed

and

installed

the

same way.

This

procedure

covers

one

retractable twist lock.

§

See Paragraph 6-1 for additional service requirements.

General Procedure:

a. Removal.

Remove pin (5), handle with twistlock (2). Discard pin.

b. Installation.

Install handle with twistlock (2 and new pin (5).