TM 9-2320-260-20
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10-13. FIFTH WHEEL REPLACEMENT (M818)
THIS TASK COVERS:
b. Installation
a. Removal
INITIAL SETUP
REFERENCES (TM)
APPLICABLE MODELS
LO 9-2320-260-12
M818
TM 9-2320-260-10
MATERIALS/PARTS
TM 9-2320-260-20P
Ten lockwashers
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
PERSONNEL REQUIRED
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-260-10).
Two
GENERAL SAFETY lNSTRUCTlONS
All personnel must stand clear during lifting
operations.
1. Install chain on fifth wheel (5) with two screws (10), washers (4) and (2), and nuts (3).
2. Position lifting device over fifth wheel (5).
3. Install chain to lifting device.
4. Remove ten screws (1) and lockwashers (11) from fifth wheel (5) and two support plates (7). Discard
lockwashers (11).
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A
swinging or shifting load may cause inquiry or death to personnel.
5. Raise fifth wheel (5) away from vehicle and lower fifth wheel (5) onto a pallet for transport.
6. Remove two nuts (3), washers (2) and (4), screws (10), and chain from fifth wheel (5).
1. Install chain on fifth wheel (5) with two screws (10), washers (4) and (2), and nuts (3).
2. Position lifting device over fifth wheel (5).
3. Install chain to lifting device.
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. A swing-
ing or shifting load may cause injury or death to personnel.
4. Raise fifth wheel (5) away from pallet and position fifth wheel (5) over vehicle.
5. Install fifth wheel (5) on two support plates (7) with ten new lockwashers (11) and screws (1).
6. Remove two nuts (3), washers (2) and (4), screws (10), and chain from fifth wheel (5).
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