TM 5-3810-306-34
Section III. 5TH WHEEL MAINTENANCE
5TH WHEEL INSTALLATION
TOOLS: General mechanic's tool kit: automotive (5180-00-177-7033)
SUPPLIES: Lifting device (1000 pound capacity)
EQUIPMENT CONDITIONS:
Rear axle removed. (Refer to page 8-10.)
Rear axle not centered proximity switch removed. (Refer to
TM 5-3810-306-20.)
Lockout cylinders disconnected at 5th wheel. (Refer to page
REMOVAL:
1. REMOVE 5TH WHEEL (1).
b. Install pivot pins (4), bolts (2), and nuts (3).
a. Using a suitable jack, support 5th wheel (1) in
carrier frame.
2. CONNECT LOCKOUT CYLINDERS
TO
5TH
WHEEL. (REFER TO PAGE 13-86.)
b. Remove nuts (3), bolts (2) and pivot pins (4).
3. INSTALL REAR AXLE. (REFER TO PAGE 8-10.)
c. Lower 5th wheel (1) from carrier frame.
4. INSTALL
REAR
AXLE
NOT
CENTERED
INSPECTION:
PROXIMITY SWITCH. (REFER TO TM 53810-306-
20.)
1. INSPECT 5TH WHEEL (1) FOR CRACKS AND
OBVIOUS DAMAGE. REPLACE IF DAMAGED.
INSTALLATION:
1. INSTALL 5TH WHEEL (1).
a. Using a suitable jack, raise and position 5th
wheel (1) in carrier frame.
END OF TASK
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