TM 5-5420-209-12
4-104.
Tee Latch and Travel Latch.
This task covers:
a. Replace
b. Adjust
INITIAL SETUP
Tool
Equipment Condition:
General Mechanics Automotive Tool Kit
Bay removed (para. 2-16).
(Item 1, Appendix B)
Materials/Parts
Grease, Automotive and Artillery (Item 2, Appendix E)
NOTE
The following procedures are for roadway-to-bow ponton latches and travel latch.
a. Replace. (figure 4-137)
(1) Remove two springs (1), spacers (2), and remove pin (3).
(2) Remove two cotter pins (4), washers (5), pin (6), and remove tee latch (7).
(3) Remove two spring pins (8) and remove pin (9).
(4) Apply grease to pins (3), (6), and (8).
(5) Install pin (9) in tee latch (7) and secure with two spring pins (8).
(6) Install tee latch (7) and secure with pin (6), two washers (5) and cotter pins (4).
(7) Install pin (3), two spacers (2), and two springs (1).
b. Adjust. (figure 4-137)
(1) Check clearance between top of pin (10) on travel latch (11) and top of latch receptacle (12). Clearance
should be 1/16-3/16 in. (1.58-4.760 cm). Adjust clearance by turning screw (13).
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