TB-9-2320-279-13-P-2

TECHNICAL BULLETIN; CREW PROTECTION KIT

OPERATOR’S, UNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL, INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS (RPSTL)

SEPTEMBER 2005

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CENTER BLAST DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - CONTINUED

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REMOVAL - CONTINUED

1.

Remove nut (11), lockwasher (10), and screw (9) from pitman arm. Discard lockwasher.

2.

Disconnect drag link (8) from pitman arm.

WARNING

Use extreme caution when handling heavy parts. Provide adequate support and use assistance during proce-

dure. Ensure that any lifting device used is in good condition and of suitable load capacity. Keep clear of

heavy parts supported only by lifting device. Failure to follow this warning may cause injury or death to per-

sonnel.

NOTE

Center blast deflector weighs 147 lb (67 kg).

3.

Attach and secure lifting device under center blast deflector (7).

4.

Remove four locknuts (3), washers (4), bolts (5), and washers (6) from right side of center blast deflector (7). Discard

locknuts.

5.

Remove six locknuts (1) and washers (2) from center blast deflector (7). Discard locknuts.

6.

Using lifting device, remove center blast deflector (7) from under vehicle.

7.

If necessary, loosen two bolts (12) and remove center blast deflector bracket (15).

8.

If necessary, loosen two bolts (13) and remove center blast deflector bracket (14).