TM-9-2330-356-14

SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, BULK HAUL, SELF LOAD/UNLOAD M967 AND M967A1; SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, FUEL DISPENSING, AUTOMOTIVE M969 AND M969A1; SEMITRAILER, TANK: 5000 GALLON, FUEL DISPENSING, UNDER/OVERWING AIRCRAFT M970 AND M970A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

OCTOBER 1990

TM-9-2330-356-14 - Page 345 of 528

TM 9-2330-356-14

b.

Inspection and Repair.

(1) Inspect spindle ends on trunnion cross tube

for damaged threads, pitting, scoring, or wear on finished

surfaces. Hand chase the threads to remove minor

damage or burrs.

(2) Use straightedge and check for bends in the

trunnion cross tube. Replace the tube if not serviceable.

(3) Check that plugs (29) are installed in both

ends of tube.

c.

Installation.

(1) Insert one end of

trunnion cross tube into

mounting bracket attached to semitrailer. Aline hole in

tube with hole in mounting bracket, and install retaining

screw (28), washer (27), and self-locking nut (26).

(2) Install mounting bracket (22), and fasten to

support bracket with four screws (25) washers (24), and

nuts (23). Tighten to 450-650 lb.-ft. Install retaining screw

(28), washer (27), and self-locking nut (26).

(3) Install torque rods on mounting bracket

(para 5-11).

(4) Install spring seat and spring (para 6-3).

6-5. Trunnion Cross Tube (M967A1, M969A1,

and M970A1 including M970 SN TC-0843, TC-

0844, and TC-103 thru TC-178) (Fig. 6-2).

a.

b.

Removal.

Refer to paragraph 5-13.

Installation.

Refer to paragraph 5-13.

Figure 6-2. Spring Seal and Trunnion Cross Tube Assembly (M967A1, M969A1, and M970A1

including M970 SN TC-0843, TC-0844, and TC-103 thru TC-178).

Change 3

6-3