TM-9-2330-335-14-P
SEMITRAILER, TACTICAL, BREAKBULK/CONTAINER TRANSPORTER, 22-1/2 TON, RESET M871R, M871A1R AND M871A2R
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDES REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
SEPTEMBER 2008
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ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
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AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS MAINTENANCE
Removal, Installation, Adjustment
WARNING
Do not use any great with Teflon, over 3% molysulfide content, or “white” great in the automatic
slack adjusters. These lubricants will adversely affect the friction clutch and cause it not to hold the
adjustment, resulting in premature failure, injury to personnel, and damage to equipment.
CAUTION
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Electrical or pneumatic tools shall not be used for slack adjustment.
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Initial adjustments procedure starts with measurement not tear-down.
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Failure to comply could cause damage to equipment.
NOTE
There are four slack adjusters and they are removed and installed the same way. This procedure
covers one slack adjuster.
INITIAL SETUP
Maintenance Level
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Organizational
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Tools and Special Tools
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Tool kit, general mechanic’s (Item 4, WP 0082)
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Jack stands
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References
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WP 0110
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Equipment Conditions
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Landing legs down
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Semitrailer disconnected from prime mover
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Tires chocked
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Ground boards emplaced
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