SMI 9-2320-387-14&P-1
11-24.20
Change 4
11-12.13. BALLISTIC CARGO SHELL DOOR MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)
b. Installation
1.
Install front latches (5) on front striker pins (6).
2.
Push down on cargo door (4) edge to ensure front striker pins (6) are locked in front latches (5).
3.
Slowly raise cargo door (4) as far as possible to allow installation of gas springs (1) on cargo
door (4).
4.
Connect two gas springs (1) to cargo door (4) with two washers (2) and locknuts (3). Tighten
locknuts (3) to 15-20 lb-ft (20-27 N
•
m).
5.
Connect two retention cables (14) to retention cable brackets (12) with two shoulder bolts (13),
washers (11), and locknuts (10). Tighten locknuts (10) to 85-110 lb-in. (10-12 N
•
m).
6.
Install strap (7) on cargo door (4) with footman loop (9) and two assembled washer screws (8).
NOTE
To assist closing cargo shell door, a grab loop may be added. Refer
to cargo shell door strap replacement (para. 11-22).
7.
Close cargo door (4), and ensure cargo door (4) is securely latched on rear striker pins (15).