TM 9-2320-366-34-2
13-46. M1088 FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT/REPAIR (CONT)
m. Sliding Mechanism Assembly.
(1) Position top plate stopper (1) on fifth wheel assembly (2)
with eight washers (3), four bolts (4), and self-locking
nuts (5).
(2) Tighten four self-locking nuts (5) to 170 lb-ft (231 N·m).
WARNING
Use care when removing springs. Springs
are under tension and can act as
projectiles when released.
Failure to
comply may result in injury to personnel.
NOTE
• Left and right side plungers are installed the
same way. Left side shown.
• Springs must be compressed to access pivot
pins.
(3) Position plunger (6) in sliding mechanism (7).
(4) Position stop nut (8) on adjusting screw (9).
(5) Position adjusting screw (9) in plunger (6).
(6) Position stop (10), spring (11), and retainer (12) on
plunger (6).
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