TM 5-5420-228-24
TONGUE CYLINDER ARMOR REPLACEMENT (Sheet 1 of 2)
TOOLS:
15/16 in. socket with 1/2 in. drive
5 in. extension with 1/2 in. drive
Paulin strap
SUPPLIES:
Wooden supports (2 x 4 x 36 inches 2 required)
Lockwashers (4 required)
PERSONNEL: Five
REFERENCE: TM-10
REMOVAL:
1.
Position tongue as shown (TM-10).
2.
Fasten strap around armor (A) and tongue
cylinder (B) to hold armor in place while
removing fasteners.
3.
Using socket, remove two screws (C),
rear end of tongue cylinder (B).
4.
Extend tongue fully to position shown
(TM-10).
5.
Place two wooden supports on tongue (F).
6.
Have one technician hold armor, while
another using socket, removes two screws
from forward end of tongue cylinder (B).
7.
Loosen strap and manually lower armor (A)
down to rest on wooden supports with help
from other technicians.
8.
Using five technicians, remove armor (A)
from tongue (F).
9.
Remove strap from armor (A) and wooden
supports from tongue (F).
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