TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY

TM 55-1730-227-13&P

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Location and description of major components (cont).

TIRE AND RIM ASSEMBLY (1). Consists of a 6.00-9, 6-ply pneumatic tire, a

6.00-9 inner tube, and a 4.00-9 two-piece remountable type rim.

BASE ASSEMBLY (2). Consists of a welded I-beam frame assembly and provisions

for mounting the front and rear mounting plate, towing bracket assembly, king pin

support assemblies, and the rear corner assemblies.

REAR CORNER ASSEMBLY (3).

Consists of an axle shaft, brake flanges, and rear

axle support assembly.

RAIL ASSEMBLY (4). The rail assembly is comprised of an I-beam which is at-

tached to the pallet assembly (6) in one of two different configurations to compen-

sate for different load dimensions. The rail assembly is equipped with two rail

stop assemblies.

Consists of a brake drum, pedal assembly, hub

PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY (5).

assembly, and studs.

PALLET ASSEMBLY (6). A welded-channel structure, equipped with corner plates

to secure rail assemblies (4), slots to allow forklift removal from the trailer under-

carriage, and tiedown mounting provisions.

TOWBAR ASSEMBLY (7). A tubular assembly with an eye fixed to one end, and a

tongue pivot assembly fixed to the opposite end.

STEERING ASSEMBLY (8). Consists of two tie rod assemblies connected to the king

pin pivot assemblies at one end, and the towbar tongue assembly at the opposite

end.

An axle shaft connected to the king pin pivot as-

FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY (9).

sembly by a mounting block.

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