CHAPTER 14
FRAME AND TIRE CARRIER MAINTENANCE
Contents
Para
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-1
Fifth Wheel Ramp Removal/Installation (M983) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-2
Rear Decking Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-3
Skid Plate Window Guard and Skid Plate Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-4
Skid Plate Grille Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-5
Axle Stop Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-6
Axle Stop Removal/Installation (M984, M984E1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-6.1
Engine Wiring Harness Connector Bracket Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-7
Rear Crossmember Brace Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-8
Cab Brace Assembly Removal/Installation
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Vehicle Tiedown Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-10
Guardrail Assembly Removal/Installation (M983) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-11
Right Side and Rear Catwalk Removal/Installation (M983) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-12
Rear Catwalk Mount Removal/Installation (M983) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-13
Generator Mount Assembly Removal/Installation (M983) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-14
Pintle Hitch Removal/Repair/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Self-Guided Coupler Removal/Repair/Installation (M1977-CBT Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-15.01
Lockpin Removal/Installation (M984E1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-15.1
Tow Adapter Repair (M984E1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-15.2
Fairlead/Tensioner Lift Bar Support Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-15.3
Tire Carrier Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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14-16
Tire Carrier Decking and Brackets Assembly Removal/Installation (M983)
14-17
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14-18
Tire Davit Winch and Cable Removal/Repair/Installation
Fifth Wheel Removal/Installation (M983) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-19
Propeller Shaft Guard Removal/Installation (M978) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14-20
Section I. INTRODUCTION
TM 9-2320-279-20-2
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14-1. GENERAL.
This chapter contains instructions for removing, installing, and replacing vehicle frame,
fifth wheel, pintle hitch, towing, and tire equipment as authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC)
at the organizational maintenance level.
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