TM 5-5420-226-20-3
TOWING PINTLE REPAIR (Sheet 2 of 5)
DISASSEMBLY:
1.
Using pliers and hammer, remove cotter
pin (A) from nut (B) at rear of towing pintle
(C). Throw cotter pin (A) away.
2.
Place crowbar through hole of towing
pintle (C).
3.
With one technician holding crowbar, and
another technician using 3-1/4 inch socket,
remove nut (B) and flat washer (D).
4.
Pull cotter pin (E) that is hooked to
chain out of towing pintle (C).
5.
Using pliers, remove cotter pin (F). Throw
cotter pin (F) away.
6.
Using 5/16 inch socket, remove fitting
(G).
7.
Place 1-1/2 inch wrench on bolt (H).
8.
Using 1-1/2 inch socket, remove nut
(J and bolt (H) securing latch (K) to
towing pintle (C).
Remove latch (K).
9.
