TM 5-5420-278-24&P
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INNER PONTON AND OUTER PONTON SEPARATION (Contd)
5.
Remove two cotter pins (4) and washers (3) from pin (15), and drive pin (15) out from cover (1) and
bellcrank (11). Discard cotter pins (4).
6.
Remove two locknuts (7), screws (12), and connecting links (2) with cover (1) from inner ponton
brackets (8). Discard locknuts (7).
7.
Remove locknut (14) and screw (6) from front collar (5), drive bellcrank (11) forward, and remove
collar (5) from bellcrank (11). Discard locknut (14).
NOTE
Note location and quantity of shims for installation.
8.
Drive bellcrank (11) completely out of inner ponton hinges (13) and (10), and remove shims (9).
9.
Remove locknut (19), screw (20), and rear collar (18) from pin (17). Discard locknut (19).
10.
Drive pin (17) out of inner ponton hinges (21) and (16).
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. Ensure
ponton foldlocks and travel latch are in good mechanical condition
and securely locked prior to lifting bay. Failure to comply may
result in damage to equipment or injury to personnel.
11.
Unlock travel latch (23), and lift and separate inner pontons (22) using lifting device.
12.
Set inner ponton (22) and outer ponton (24) down, with roadway surface (25) of inner ponton (22)
on dunnage.
