TM 5-5420-278-24&P0058 000058 00-2THREADED INSERT REPLACEMENT (Contd)NOTERemoval and installation of all threaded inserts on either ramp orinterior bays are performed the same way. REMOVAL1.Using drill, remove damaged or stripped threaded insert (1).2.Clean chips out of threaded insert hole.INSTALLATION1.Use drill bit that is specified for the size of threaded insert (3) to be installed.2.Use tap to thread hole for insert (3).NOTEFine threaded inserts must be prewound on fine thread insertmandrel to reduce insert diameter be for installing insert intotapped hole.Coarse thread inserts can be installed without prewinding insertusing coarse thread insert mandrel.Coat insert with unlike metal compound prior to installation.3.Install threaded insert (3) on insert mandrel with tang (2) down.4.Using insert mandrel, install threaded insert (3) in tapped hole.5.Using insert mandrel, break off tang (2) on threaded insert (3) and remove insert mandrel fromthreaded insert (3) and tang from bottom of hole.6.Connect inner and outer pontons (WP 0023 00 or WP 0042 00), if necessary.7.Install ramp bay or interior bay on transporter (TM 5-5420-278-10).
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