TM 9-2330-357-14&P
Section IV. FRAME MAINTENANCE
5-10. FIFTH WHEEL KINGPIN REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
Initial Setup:
Equipment Conditions:
Materials/Parts:
Tools/Test Equipment
Field automotive shop set
Field maintenance welding shop equipment
References
Welder's tool kit
TM 9-237
a. REMOVAL
WARNING
Always wear protective clothing (gloves, goggles, etc.) when using cutting,
grinding, or welding (burning) equipment. Failure to do so could result in
serious Injury to personnel.
Ensure that upper fifth wheel kingpin plate and fifth wheel kingpin are free of
all grease and other flammable material. Failure to adequately clean this area
prior to torch application could result in serious fire damage or Injury to
personnel.
CAUTION
DO NOT damage fifth wheel kingpin plate using excessive heat or burning.
1.
Cut away fifth wheel kingpin (2) weld with cutting torch (TM 9-237).
2.
Discard fifth wheel ki ngpin (2).
3.
Grind inside (topside) of upper fifth wheel kingpin plate smooth.
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