TM-9-2330-342-23-P

PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MANUAL

OCTOBER 2012

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SPRING

HANGER

SPRING

HANGERS

LEAF

SPRINGS

LEAF

SPRING

Figure 1.

Leaf Spring Assembly.

2.

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 3) -

Replace faulty spring(s) (WP

0118). Go to (Step 4 - Does trailer sag

or lean?) to verify problem is solved.

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

0119). Go to (Step 4 - Does trailer sag

or lean?) to verify problem is solved.

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

0120). Go to (Step 4 - Does

trailer sag or lean?) to verify problem is solved.

Suspension free of damage - Go to (Step 2 - Is frame free of damage?).

STEP 2

Is frame free of damage?

1.

Visually inspect frame for cracks or broken welds.

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