TM 9-2320-283-20-3
FRAME AND TOWING ATTACHMENTS.
3-245. FIFTH WHEEL REPLACEMENT (Continued).
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
5. Fifth wheel (1)
b. Line up holes with items
Use two suitable drift
(continued).
(2) and (4).
pins.
c. Insert four items (5) and
eight items (6) into items
(1), (2), and (4).
d. Remove lifting device.
6. Twelve nuts (3).
Install on four items (5)
and eight items (6), and
tighten.
7. Six screws (7)
and nuts (8).
Tighten on item (4).
NOTE
Do steps 8 and 9 only if fifth wheel
does not have alinement arrows and
decal.
8. Base plate assem-
Make a mark 17-3/8 inch from
bly w/angles (10).
forward edge (see illustra-
tion).
9. Fifth wheel (1).
a. Unlock and position so
Refer to TM 9-2320-283-
that centerline is alined
10. When item (1) is
with mark from step 8
in correct position,
(see illustration).
relock it.
b. Using suitable stencil,
Repeat this step for
paint arrows on items (11)
other side of item (1).
and (12) (see illustra-
tion).
10. Two decals (9)
Install one on each side of
Make sure surface of
item (10) as shown in illust-
item (10) is clean
ration.
before installing two
items (9).
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