TM 9-2330-383-14&P
4-38. TOWBAR
This task covers: a. Removal
c. Assembly
b. Disassembly
d. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Materials/Parts
General mechanics tool kit
Grease, GAA (item 7, appendix E)
Suitable lifting device
(8-ton minimum capacity)
Personnel Required: 3
2-3/16-inch open end wrench
1-1/4-inch open end wrench
Brass hammer
REMOVAL
a. Remove two grease fittings (1) and two lock nuts (2).
CAUTION
Use a soft brass hammer or wood block to avoid damaging threads.
b. Turn towbar (3) full right (curbside). Using a soft hammer or wood block, tap
pin (4) until bushing (5) is driven out from opposite end of pin.
c. Turn towbar (3) fully in the opposite direction and repeat to remove other
bushing (5).
d. Remove cotter pin (6) and nut (7) from short tie rod (8) and disconnect end
of tie rod by tapping with brass hammer to allow towbar (3) to be moved
streetside to its fullest extent.
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WARNING
Towbar (3) is heavy and requires three persons to safely remove it: two
persons to support towbar while one person removes pin (4).
Towbar pivot (9) is heavy and will fall when pin (4) is removed.
Support pivot before removing pin (4).
e. Remove pin (4) and towbar (3) from towbar pivot (8).
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