TM 5-5420-209-12
4-92. Cable Assembly.
This task covers:
a. Adjust
b. Replace
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Condition:
General Mechanics Automotive Tool Kit
Bay unfolded (para. 2-14).
(Item 1, Appendix B)
Cable Adjusting Spring Scale (Item 2, Appendix B)
Materials/Parts
Grease, Automotive and Artillery (Item 2, Appendix E)
a. Adjust. (figure 4-120)
NOTE
Bay must be in the folded position to adjust cable assembly.
(1)
Position cable adjusting spring scale (1) on cable (1) 19-21 in. (48.26-53.34 cm) from upper cable pin (2).
(2) Apply a 45-55 lb (30.41-34.95 kg) force to scale and measure cable deflection. Cable deflection should be
0.19-0.31 in. (0.44-0.76 cm).
(3) Loosen nut (3) and loosen or tighten nut (4) until proper deflection of cable (1) is obtained and tighten nut
(3).
(4) Recheck cable deflection and repeat Steps (1) through (3) as needed.
(5) Remove cable adjusting spring scale and repeat Steps (1) through (4) for remaining cable.
4-300