TM 9-2320-279 -34-2
Frame Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
13-33. PLATE ASSEMBLY COMPENSATOR REPAIR (M983).
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
c. Assembly
b. Cleaning/Inspection
d. Follow-on Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Models
References
M983
None
Test Equipment
Equipment Condition
None
TM or Para
Condition Description
Special Tools
Para 13-31
Plate assembly removed
None
(2-inch kingpin).
Supplies
Para 13-32
Plate assembly removed
(3.5-inch kingpin).
Grease, automotive and artillery, Item 34,
Appendix C
Special Environmental Conditions
Solvent, dry cleaning, Item 57, Appendix C
None
Personnel Required
General Safety Instructions
MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer
None
Level of Maintenance
General Support
a. Disassembly.
Remove shoe (1) from each side of
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
compensator bracket (2).
Remove cushion (3) and grease
fitting (4) from each shoe (1).
Remove cushion (5), two
washers (6 and 7), and spring (8)
from one side of tie rod (9).
Remove tie rod (9) from
compensator bracket (2).
Repeat step (3) for other side of
tie rod (9).
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