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        ![]() TM 9-2330-331-14&P 
KINGPIN/UPPER COUPLER PLATE REPLACEMENT 
INITIAL SETUP: 
Equipment Conditions 
Materials/Parts 
 Ground Boards Emplaced 
 Locknuts (WP 0080 00-25) 
 Landing Legs Down 
 Bolts (WP 0080 00-25) 
 Tires Chocked 
 Washers (WP 0080 00-25) 
 Semitrailer Disconnected from Prime Mover 
References 
Tools/Test Equipment 
 TC 9-237 
 General Mechanic's Tool Kit (WP 0077 00-9) 
 Shop Equipment, Field Maintenance (WP 0077 00-9) 
Personnel 
 Welder's Tool Kit (WP 0077 00-9) 
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REMOVAL 
WARNING 
Kingpin/upper coupler plate weighs 302 lbs. (137 kgs). Caution 
must be used during removal and installation to avoid serious 
injury or death. 
CAUTION 
When replacing kingpin, inspect all supporting structures for rust, broken 
welds, and proper drainage. Structure area interior must be inspected 
and protected against rust. Proper drainage must be maintained to 
prevent damage to equipment. 
1. Remove front center floor boards according to WP 0061 00-1. 
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Figure 1. Kingpin/Upper Coupler Plate 
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