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Figure 3-85.  Trailer Air Brake System
Figure 3-86.  5th Wheel Adapter

TM-5-3895-374-24-2 M081 Asphalt Mixing Plant Manual
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TM 5-3895-374-24-2 3-17 5th Wheel Adapter Removal, Inspection and Replacement See figure 3-86. A. Removal 1. The adapter is held in place in the operating position with 12 bolts all of which have double nuts. 2. Use a forklift to support the adapter box and remove the 12 fasteners holding it in place. 3. Lower  the  adapter  from  the  upper  fifth  wheel  plate  on  the  chassis  before  removing  it  as  it  has  dowel  pins  for positioning purposes. B. Inspection 1. Inspect the box for cracks or damage.  Repair any damage or replace the box. 2. Inspect  the  5th  wheel  pin  and  the  plate  through  which  it  projects.    If  either  are  damaged  or  show  considerable wear, replace the adapter box. C. Assembly 1. Use a fork lift to position the adapter box below the king pin on the trailer. 2. Raise the adapter box so that the dowel pins locate it correctly. 3. Install the bolts, lock washers and double nuts.  Torque the bolts. page 3 - 1383







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