TM 9-2330-381-14
4-57.
GOOSENECK GUARDRAILS
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General mechanics tool kit, item 16, appx. B
Materials/Parts
Lockwasher (2)
Self-locking nut (2)
Self-locking nut (2)
Equipment Condition
Gooseneck lowered to lowest position, if uncoupled (para. 2-18)
General Safety Instructions
WARNING
When on top of gooseneck and removing or installing guardrails, always hold onto
semitrailer with one hand or injury to personnel may result.
NOTE
The following procedure is to be used for either streetside or curbside guardrail.
Repeat this procedure as required to complete the necessary repairs.
REMOVAL
1.
Remove nut (1), lockwasher (2), and capscrew (3) from gooseneck. Discard lockwasher.
2.
Loosen jam nut (4) and remove capscrew (5) with jam nut (4) from gooseneck.
3.
Lift guardrail (6) straight up out of gooseneck support weldments (7) on gooseneck.
4.
Remove self-locking nut (8) and bolt (9). Remove gooseneck safety rail (10) from weldment. Discard self-locking
nut.
5.
Remove self-locking nut (11), bolt (12), two self-locking nuts (13), and latch (14). Discard self-locking nuts.
INSTALLATION
1.
Insert legs of guardrail (6) in gooseneck support weldments (7) on gooseneck.
2.
Place jam nut (4) on capscrew (5) and install capscrew (5) on gooseneck.
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