TM 9-2320-283-20-3
FRAME AND TOWING ATTACHMENTS.
3-245. FIFTH WHEEL REPLACEMENT (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
WARNING
The fifth wheel is very heavy and
could cause serious injury if dropped.
Before lifting, make the sure lifting
device is firmly secured.
A. REMOVAL.
1. Twelve nuts (3),
four screws (5),
Remove from items (1), (2),
and (4).
and eight screws
(6).
2. Six screws (7) and
Loosen only from item (4).
nuts (8).
3. Fifth wheel (1).
a. Attach suitable lifting
device.
b. Using lifting device,
remove from items (2) and
Have assistant help
(4).
steady item (1) during
removal.
Set item (1)
on wood blocks in a
clean work area.
B. CLEANING AND INSPECTION.
4. All parts.
Clean and inspect.
Refer to paragraphs 3-4
and 3-5.
If item (1) is
damaged, refer to DS/GS
maintenance.
5. Fifth wheel (1).
a. Using suitable lifting
device, position on items
(2) and (4).
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