TM 9-2330-381-14
Materials/Parts
Antiseize compound, item 3, appx. E
Cap and plug set, item 5, appx. E
Grease, item 12, appx. E
Pipe sealant, item 18, appx. E
Cleaning compound solvent, item 25, appx. E
Lockwasher
Ring spacer (2)
Nonmetallic seal (2)
Special bolt, self-locking
Personnel Required: 2
Equipment Condition
Spare tires removed from gooseneck (para. 3-6)
Manual steering straight (para. 2-21)
Semitrailer uncoupled from tractor (para. 2-24)
Gooseneck lowered to lowest position, if uncoupled (para. 2-18)
Front of platform lowered to 36 inches (91.4 cm) (para. 2-19)
General Safety Instructions
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid may be hot if system has been in operation. Allow time for system
to cool before performing maintenance or serious injury to personnel may result.
Hydraulic fluid may be under pressure. Use caution when disconnecting hydraulic
lines or components. Face shields or goggles must be worn or serious injury to
personnel may result.
Hydraulic fluid may be absorbed through the skin. Avoid prolonged exposure to
skin and wear long sleeves, gloves and goggles or face shield. If hydraulic fluid
gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with water and seek medical attention.
If hydraulic fluid gets on skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Wash hands
thoroughly prior to eating or smoking.
A steering hydraulic cylinder weighs (empty) 110 pounds (50 kg). Two people
must support and lift cylinders from attaching points on gooseneck cylinder mount
and spare wheel carrier or serious injury to personnel may result.
CAUTION
All fittings and openings must be capped and plugged immediately after opening
to prevent dirt, moisture or foreign material from entering the hydraulic system or
damage to equipment may result.
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