TM 9-2330-359-14&P
5-5. KINGPIN REPLACEMENT (M872 SOUTHWEST MODEL) (Con’t).
a .
REMOVAL
1.
Remove first four rows of screws (2) from six front floor boards (3) between main beams (4).
2.
Mark a line across floor boards (3) approximately 425/2 in. (108.3 cm) from front of bulkhead (1). Cut boards
approximately 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) deep. Remove floor boards.
3.
Remove eight screws and nose box cover from nose box.
4.
Tag and disconnect wires from electrical receptacles.
5.
Tag and disconnect service and emergency air lines inside nose box (para 4-38).
6.
Pull service and emergency air lines at back of fifth wheel until they are out of conduit (6) above kingpin. Ensure
that air lines are clear of cutting and welding area.
7.
Cut conduit (6) 6 in. (15.2 cm) from center of crossmember (5), and cut weld holding front of conduit to
crossmember.
8.
Cut crossmember (5) on each side of inside main beams (4). Remove crossmember section and conduit
section.
9.
Measure 81/2 x 101/2 in. (21.6 x 26.7 cm) rectangle plate on kingpin plate. Cut and remove rectangle plate.
10.
Remove kingpin.
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