TM 9-2330-381-14
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE
1.
Perform required lubrication (para. 3-3).
2.
Perform platform steering alinement (para. 4-16).
4-53. LONGITUDINAL STRUT
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Inspection
e. Installation
b. Disassembly
d. Assembly
INITIAL SETUP
General mechanics tool kit, item 16, appx. B
The following tools can be found in common tool kit no. 1, item 17, appx. B:
Wrench, adjustable automotive Extension light, 24 ft
Torque wrench, 1/2" drive,
Degreaser tank, 20 gal
0-200 lb-ft
Materials/Parts
Antiseize compound, item 3, appx. E
Crocus cloth, item 6, appx. E
Grease, item 12, appx. E
Thread locking compound, item 21, appx. E
Cleaning compound solvent, item 25, appx. E
Lockwasher (1)
Packing retainer (6)
Wood block, 12 inch x 12 inch (4)
Special bolt, self-locking (2)
Personnel Required: 2
Equipment Condition
Semitrailer parked on level ground (para. 2-25)
Platform adjusted to 50 inch (127 cm) height (para. 2-19)
Parking brakes applied and wheels chocked (para. 2-24)
Front and rear support legs lowered onto wood blocks supporting platform (para. 2-22 and 2-23)
Change 3 4-257
