TM 9-2320-260-20
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
REFERENCES (TM)
APPLICABLE MODELS
LO 9-2320-260-12
M815
TM 9-2320-260-10
MATERIALS/PARTS
TM 9-2320-260-20P
Eight locknuts
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Two wood sills
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
Eight wood wedges
Bolster removed (para. 12-69).
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Two
All personnel must stand clear during lifting
operations.
1.
Install chains on fifth wheel (1).
2. Position lifting device over fifth wheel (1).
3. Install chains on lifting device.
4. Remove eight locknuts (2), four U-bolts. (6), and wood wedges (4) from two rails (3) and fifth
wheel (1). Discard wood wedges (4) and locknuts (2).
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swing-
ing or shifting load may cause injury or death to personnel.
5. Raise fifth wheel (1) away from vehicle, then lower fifth wheel (1) onto a pallet for transport.
6. Remove chains from lifting device and fifth wheel (1).
7. Remove four rail reinforcement brackets (5) and two wood sills (7) from rails (3). Discard
wood sills (7).
1. Position four rail reinforcement brackets (5) and two wood sills (7) on rails (3).
2. Install chains on fifth wheel (1).
3. Position lifting device over fifth wheel (1).
4. Install chains on lifting device.
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