TM 9-2320-260-34-2
13-5. FIFTH WHEEL MAINTENANCE (M819) (Contd)
NOTE
Second assistant will help with step 9.
Position base (3) on arbor press.
9.
10.
Remove two lubrication fittings (1) from base pivot shaft (2).
11.
Using arbor press, depress walking beam (4) against leveling springs (5) and drive base pivot
shaft (2) from base (3) and walking beam (4).
WARNING
Eye protection must be worn when removing springs under
tension. Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel.
12.
Slowly release arbor press and remove walking beam (4) and two leveling springs (5) from
base (3).
13.
Remove two screws (9), washers (8), lockwashers (7), and wedges (6) from base (3). Discard
lockwashers (7).
14. Remove safety wire (34), locknuts (10) and (33), and washers (11) and (32) from fifth wheel
housing (18). Discard locknuts (10) and (33) and safety wire (34).
WARNING
Plunger is under spring tension. Keep hands clear of plunger
during removal. Failure to do so may cause injury to personnel.
15. Lift handle (26) and remove spring (28), plunger (14), bracket (13), sleeve (12), and screw (20) from
fifth wheel housing (18).
16. Remove spring (30) from plunger latch (31) and fifth wheel housing (18).
17. Remove plunger latch (31) and three washers (29) from stud (23).
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