TM 9-2320-279-20-2
Frame and Tire Carrier Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
(4)
Install handle (10) on latch pin (11)
with locknut (12).
(5)
Install roll pin (13) on latch (14).
WARNING
Use care when removing or installing
coupler latch. Coupler latch and
components are under spring tension and
can act as projectiles when released and
cause severe eye injury.
(6)
Position latch (14) with roll pin (13)
and spring (15) in coupler (2).
(7)
Applying slight upward pressure on
latch (14), install latch pin (11) and
key (16) in coupler (2) and latch (14)
with roll pin (17).
(8)
Install indicator lock (18) on coupler (2)
with roll pin (19).
(9)
Install shank (20) on coupler (2) with
four screws (21), screw (22), and five
locknuts (23). Tighten locknuts to 210
lb-ft (285 N•m).
(10)
Install lube fitting (24) in screw (25).
(11)
Install lube fitting cover (26) on lube
fitting (24).
(12)
Install coupler jaw (27) on coupler (2)
using screw (25) and nut (28).
NOTE
Nut is properly installed when coupler jaw
can rotate freely.
(13)
Tighten nut (28).
(14)
Back off nut (28) to nearest slot and
install cotter pin (29).
Change 2
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