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PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MANUAL

OCTOBER 2012

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LEAF

SPRINGS

SPRING

HANGERS

Figure 1.

Leaf Spring Assembly.

2.

Inspect springs and hangers on suspect side of trailer.

3.

Check for broken or worn springs and/or hangers.

CONDITION/INDICATION

Is trailer suspension free of damage?

DECISION

Worn or broken springs (Axle No. 2 and/or No. 3) - Replace faulty spring(s) (WP

0118). Go to (Step 5 - Does trailer

follow vehicle without wandering or pulling to one side?) to verify problem is solved.

Worn or broken hangers (Axle No. 1) - Replace faulty front hanger(s) (WP

0119). Go to (Step 5 - Does trailer follow

vehicle without wandering or pulling to one side?) to verify problem is solved.

Worn or broken hangers (Axle No. 2 and/or No. 3) - Replace faulty rear hanger(s) (WP

0120). Go to (Step 5 - Does

trailer follow vehicle without wandering or pulling to one side?) to verify problem is solved.

Suspension free of damage - Go to (Step 2 - Are axles aligned and free of damage?).

STEP 2

Are axles aligned and free of damage?

1.

Inspect axles for damage.

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