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TM-9-2330-331-14-P Semitrailer Flatbed: Break Bulk/Container Transporter 34 Ton M872A4 (NSN 2330-01-497-0706) (LIN S70159) Manual

INSTALLATION

TM 9-2330-331-14&P

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KINGPIN/UPPER COUPLER PLATE REPLACEMENT-continued

REMOVAL - Continued

WARNING

Remove CARC paint around all areas to be cut. Cutting CARC

paint-coated metal creates toxic fumes. Failure to follow this

warning may cause serious illness or death.

NOTE

Step 2 is only used the first time the kingpin/upper coupler is replaced.

2. Cut fasteners from huck bolts securing kingpin/upper coupler plate (4).

3. Remove locknuts (2), washers (1), and bolts (3) from kingpin/upper coupler plate (4). Discard locknuts

and bolts.

4. Using a forklift or other secure method, slide kingpin/upper coupler plate (4) forward and off the main frame

of trailer.

Figure 1. Kingpin/Upper Coupler Plate

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