Alignment (Front to Rear)

TM 9-2320-360-20-2

14-6. ALTERNATE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING POSITION (FOR NON-M1000 TRAILERS) (CONT)

(6) Remove 18 locknuts (10) and screws (11)

from fifth wheel (1). Discard locknuts.

(7) Attach suitable lifting device to fifth wheel

(1).

(8) Remove blocks from fifth wheel (1).

WARNING

Fifth wheel weighs 925 lb (420 kg).

Use suitable lifting device to prevent

Injury to personnel.

NOTE

Shims are on right frame rail only.

(9) Lift fifth wheel (1) 1 in. (25 mm) off frame

(5) using suitable lifting device.

(10) Slide fifth wheel (1) and shim(s) (12) down

two holes toward rear of HET Tractor.

CAUTION

Do not add or remove shims. Failure

to comply may result in damage to

fifth wheel.

(11) Install fifth wheel (1) and shim(s) (12) on

frame (5) with 18 screws (11) and new

locknuts (10). Torque to 375 lb-ft (509

Nm).

NOTE

Store ramp extensions and mounting

hardware in stowage box.

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