TM 5-5420-278-24&P
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CABLE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE (Contd)
NOTE
Removal, installation, and adjustment of cable assemblies are
performed the same way for both sides. Left side is shown.
REMOVAL
WARNING
All personnel must stand clear during lifting operations. Ensure
ponton foldlocks and travel latches 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.
1.
Using transporter or suitable lifting device, raise bay (1) and position dunnage lengthwise under
center of interior pontons (2).
NOTE
Perform step 2 if replacing spring or turnbuckle bolt eye.
2.
Remove spring pin (8) from spring (11).
3.
Loosen two jamnuts (12) on bolt eye (9) and wire cable end (7), and turn nut (13) clockwise until
tension is released from wire cable (6).
4.
Straighten and remove cotter pin (5) from pin (4), and remove pin (4) and wire cable (6) from
bellcrank (3). Discard cotter pin (5).
5.
Disconnect spring (11) from bolt eye (9) and stabilizer lever (10). Remove wire cable (6) from
bay (1).
6.
Perform steps 1 through 5 to remove cable assembly from opposite side.
