TM 9-2330-381-14
5-17. STEERING PLATE (CONT)
13.
Attach chains (16) to steering plate (13) with one side of chains (16) through each service opening. Attach chains
(16) to lifting device (15). Take up as much slack in chains as possible.
14.
Using lifting device (15), carefully raise steering plate (13) above mainbeam (14).
15.
Remove pieces of wood (19) from mainbeam (14).
CAUTION
When lowering steering plate onto straight pins, make sure steering plate is as
level as possible and allow straight pins to guide steering plate into place or
damage to equipment may result.
16.
Using lifting device (15), carefully lower steering plate (13) onto mainbeam (14) and two straight pins (18).
NOTE
Steering plate must be turned sufficiently to permit removal of capscrews installed
at center sides of mounting plate.
17.
While keeping tension on chains (16) and using crowbar (17) for support, rotate steering plate (13) as required
and loosely install a capscrew (11) and lockwasher (12) in center hole on each side of steering plate.
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