TM-9-2330-342-23-P

PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MANUAL

OCTOBER 2012

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FIELD MAINTENANCE

AXLE NO. 1 ALIGNMENT

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

Jack, Stabilizer (2) (WP

0194, Table 1, Item 25)

Trestle (Jackstand), 7 Ton (2) (WP

0194, Table 1,

Item 15)

Plumb Bob (WP

0194, Table 1, Item 31)

Socket Set, 1 in. Drive (WP

0194, Table 1, Item

37)

Socket Set, 3/4 in. (WP

0194, Table 1, Item 35)

Tape Measure, 25 FT (WP

0194, Table 1, Item

15)

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive

(WP

0194, Table 1, Item 47)

Wrench, Impact Electric (WP

0194, Table 1, Item

51)

Wrench, Torque, Click, Ratcheting, 3/4" Drive, 600

ft-lb (WP

0194, Table 1, Item 42)

Materials/Parts

Chalk, Marking (WP

0193, Table 1, Item 12)

Lockwasher Qty:

8 (WP

0195, Table 1, Item 21)

Personnel Required

Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (2)

References

Fig. 34 (WP

0169)

Equipment Condition

Wheels chocked (TM 9-2330-342-10). (WP

0190)

Front wheels removed. (WP

0094)

Drawbar level (TM 9-2330-342-10). (WP

0190)

ALIGNMENT

CAUTION

Trailer must be on a hard level surface when performing axle alignment. An uneven surface

could cause a misreading resulting in an improper alignment. Damage to equipment could

result.

NOTE

This procedure is used if axle No. 1 has been removed or replaced or as part of

troubleshooting.

1.

Support trailer frame (Figure 1, Item 1) with two stabilizer jacks.

JACKSTAND

JACK

1

2

Figure 1.

Axle No. 1 Alignment.

2.

Remove two jackstands from under front axle (Figure 1, Item 2).

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