TM 9-2320-279-34-2
Frame Maintenance Instructions (Cent)
Section Ill.
FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
13-31. PLATE ASSEMBLY 2-INCH (51 MM) KINGPIN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (M983).
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Follow-on Maintenance
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Models
References
M983 with crane
None
Test Equipment
Equipment Condition
None
TM or Para
Condition Description
Special Tools
None
None
Special Environmental Conditions
Supplies
None
None
General Safety Instructions
Personnel Required
None
MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer (2)
Level of Maintenance
Direct Support
(1)
(2)
(3)
(-4)
Plate
a. Removal.
Soldier A and Soldier B rotate rear of
plate assembly (1) upward.
Remove roll pin (2) from hinge pin (3).
Drive hinge pin (3) halfway through
plate (4) and shoe (5). Repeat procedure
for opposite side.
Install suitable lifting device to support
plate assembly (1).
NOTE
assembly must have balanced
support. Do not lift plate assembly more
than necessary to remove pin. Plate
assembly can jam on removal if not
balanced.
(5) Remove hinge pin (3) from both sides of
plate (4).
(6) Soldier A operates lifting device and removes plate assembly (1) guided by Soldier B.
(7) Remove lifting device from plate assembly (1).
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