TM-5-5420-279-10
FAR AND HOME BANK CARRIAGE -
RELEASE LOCK
10.22.1.1
This task covers:
a. Adjustment
Tools Required
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's, Automotive (GMTK).
Materials Required
None.
Equipment Conditions
Far bank carriage deployed to gain access.
10.22.3.1
Ensure that the cam (3) is on the shaft (2) with the cam facing up and the spring pin
(5) in the shaft recess.
10.22.3.2
Ensure that the R clip is through the cam (4) and shaft (2).
10.22.3.3
Recover the far bank carriage so that the latch assembly (1) engages with the far
bank carriage buffer post.
10.22.3.4
Adjust the adjusting screw (8) until the latch assembly (1) has a gap of 1/8 inch
(2.1mm) at the center line of the far bank carriage buffer post.
10.22.3.5
Tighten the lock nut (9).
10.22.3.6
Remove the R clip and turn the cam (3) through 90 degrees towards the front of the
10.22.3.7
Fit the R clip (4).
10.22.3.8
Check the operation of the latch assembly by driving the forward carriage towards
the far bank.