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.

Install two spring seats (14), adjustment plates (13), and four rubber pads (11) to spring (8) and

secure using eight bolts (7), eight washers (15), eight new locknuts (16), and two spring cap

ends (12).

2.

Repeat step 1 on opposite side of trailer.

3.

Install four U-bolts (17) to two spring cap ends (12) and secure using sixteen washers (5) and eight

hex nuts (6).

4.

Repeat step 3 on opposite side of trailer.

5.

Install two washers (3) and bushings (19) to both sides of trunnion tube (4).

WARNING

Trunnion tube is heavy and requires two persons to lift.

6.

Install trunnion tube (4) using two U-bolts (10), top plate (9), upper trunnion hub (18), lower trunnion

hub (20), four washers (21), and four hex nuts (22).

7.

Repeat step 6 on opposite side of trunnion.

8

Install four hex bolts (2) and four hex nuts (6) to two bottom brackets of trunnion center support.

9.

Install eight bolts (1), washers (24), and new locknuts (23) to trunnion center support.

c.

Follow-On Tasks.

1.

Align axles (Appendix H-38).

2.

Install hubs and brake drums (para. 6-9).

3.

Install tires and wheels (para. 6-18).

4.

Connect semitrailer to prime mover.

5.

Raise landing legs.

6.

Road test to insure for safe operation and tracking of axles.