TM 9-2330-381-14
4-53. LONGITUDINAL STRUT (CONT)
CAUTION
Ensure longitudinal struts running from steering plates #2 and #5 are above
longitudinal struts running between steering plates #3 and #4 or damage to
equipment may result.
NOTE
Arrange longitudinal struts onto semitrailer so that the "jam" nut is facing toward
the rear of the semitrailer.
2.
Using two people, aline and install spacer sleeve (16) between two longitudinal struts (1) and set in place on
steering plate (13). Make sure "jam" nut end of longitudinal strut (1) faces toward rear of semitrailer.
3.
Apply grease to a retainer packing (14). Apply antiseize compound to pin assembly (15). Install retainer packing
(14) to pin assembly (15).
4.
Install pin assembly (15) into steering plate (13) through two longitudinal struts (1). Check that flat on pin assembly
(15) is alined with stop tab on top of steering plate (13) and continue to drive pin assembly (15) until flush with
steering plate.
5.
Apply grease to retainer packing (14). Apply antiseize compound to sleeve bushing (12). Assemble retainer
packing (14) onto sleeve bushing (12).
6.
Install sleeve bushing (12). Install new self-locking special bolt (11) to secure sleeve bushing (12).
7.
Using a torque wrench, torque special bolt (11) to 100 - 110 lb-ft (136 - 149 Nm). Install lubrication fitting (10) into
special bolt (11).
NOTE
Four ends of the six longitudinal struts which attach to steering plates #2 and #5
are identical. Perform steps 8 thru 13 to install one end of longitudinal strut to #2
or #5 steering plate.
8.
Apply grease to retainer packing (8). Apply antiseize compound to pin assembly (9). Install retainer packing (8) on
pin assembly (9).
NOTE
When installing a pin assembly into a steering plate, it may be necessary to use a
prybar to ease the installation. Use the prybar to pry the pin assembly downward
into the steering plate.
9.
Place longitudinal strut (1) in place on steering plate (7). Use a hammer and prybar if necessary, and install pin
assembly (9) into steering plate (7) through longitudinal strut (1). Check that flat on pin assembly (9) is alined with
stop tab on top of steering plate (7) and continue to drive pin assembly (9) until flush with steering plate.
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