FIFTH WHEEL MAINTENANCE

TM 9-2320-312-24-1

FIFTH WHEEL MAINTENANCE

0157 00

THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS

Removal, Cleaning and Inspection, Repair, Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Materials/Parts - Continued

Maintenance Level

Direct Support

Oil, lubricating (Item 41, WP 0165 00)

Rag, wiping (Item 51, WP 0165 00)

MAC Reference

Group 160

Strap, tiedown (Item 57, WP 0165 00)

Pin, spring (P/N XB-21-S-375-1750) (2)

RPSTL Reference

Group 160, Figures 6 and 7

References

Tools and Special Tools

Group 160 Commercial Service Manuals

Tool kit, general mechanic's (Item 35, WP 0166 00)

Shop equipment, field maintenance (Item 27, WP

Personnel Required

0166 00)

Overhead lifting device with chains

Two

Tester, kingpin lock (Item 33, WP 0166 00)

Equipment Condition

Materials/Parts

Vehicle on level ground

Cleaning compound, solvent, Type III (Item 10, WP

Wheels blocked

Air system drained (TM 9-2320-312-10)

Detergent (Item 23, WP 0165 00)

Fifth wheel raised (TM 9-2320-312-10)

Grease, GAA (Item 30, WP 0165 00)

WARNING

Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Provide adequate support and use assistance during proce-

dure. Ensure that any lifting device used is in good condition and of suitable load capacity. Keep clear of

heavy parts supported only by lifting device. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to

personnel.

NOTE

Fifth wheel weighs approximately 320 lb (145 kg).