TM 9-2320-280-20-2
9-12. TOWING PINTLE MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)
b. Disassembly
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NOTE
Perform step 1 for rear-mounted towing pintle only.
Remove grease fitting (12) from backing plate (11).
Remove cotter pin (15) from towing pintle latch (20).
Remove locknut (21), capscrew (19), pintle latch lock (17), and spring (16) from towing pintle latch (20).
Discard locknut (21).
Remove locknut (24), capscrew (18), and towing pintle latch (20) from towing pintle hook (22). Discard
locknut (24).
Remove cotter pin (15) from pintle lock chain hook (14). Discard cotter pin (15).
Remove drivescrew (23) and pintle lock chain (13) from towing pintle hook (22). Discard drivescrew (23).
W A R N I N G
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near an open
flame. A fire extinguisher will be kept nearby when the solvent is
used. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do this may result
in injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.
Clean all metallic parts with drycleaning solvent.
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