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

TM-9-2330-326-14-P - Page 185 of 540

TM 9-2330-326-14&P

7-13

7-4. D-RINGS REPLACEMENT.

This Task Covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

c. Follow-On Tasks

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 7-1

TM 9-237

NOTE

•

There are eight D-rings and they are removed and installed the

same way. This procedure covers one D-ring.

•

See Paragraph 7-1 for additional service requirements and TM

9-237 for welding instructions.

a. Removal.

Remove welded bracket (1) and D-ring (2) from trailer. Discard bracket and deformed D-ring.

b. Installation.

Weld new bracket (1) onto trailer allowing for free movement of D-ring (2).