TM 10-4610-240-24
TM 08580C-24/2
TO 40W4-13-22
2-94. TRAILER CABLE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE (MODEL WPES-1).
This task consists of
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SET-UP:
Tools Required
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Appendix B, Section III, Item 4)
Multimeter (Appendix B, Section III, Item 3)
Equipment Condition
Reference
Power cable disconnected from towing vehicle (TM 10-4610-240-10).
REMOVAL
a. Check all wires (1) for readable wire labels.
b. If wire labels are missing or cannot be read, tag wires (1).
c.
Remove six connectors (6) from spring clips (7).
d. Separate two halves of six connectors (6). Perform continuity test between cable assembly plug and six
connectors.
e. Remove nut (5), screw (2) and cable clamp (3). Release power cable assembly (4) from drawbar (11).
f.
Remove screw (10) and lockwasher (9) and disconnect ground wire (8) from drawbar (11).
g. Remove cable assembly (4) from drawbar (11).
INSTALLATION
a. Position power cable assembly (4) in place on drawbar (11).
b. Install ground wire (8), lockwasher (9), and screw (10) on drawbar (11).
c.
Use wire labels (6) to match halves of six connectors (6). Push halves together until they lock.
d. Push six connectors (6) into spring clips (7).
e. Secure cable assembly (4) to drawbar (11) with cable clamp (3), screw (2) and nut (5).
f.
Connect trailer cable assembly to tow vehicle and check for proper operation (TM 104610-240-10).
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