TM 5-5420-228-24
GENERAL MAINTENANCE (Sheet 7 of 33)
Loosening and Removing Nuts (Sheet 1 of 1)
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4.
TOOLS:
Ball peen hammer
Wire Brush
Socket
Using socket, try to remove nut (A).
If nut (A) will not turn, clean threads
and nut (page C-7).
Using hammer, gently tap nut (A).
Using socket wrench handle with socket
attempt to free nut.
NOTE
If nut (A) cannot be freed by
step 3 above, go to page C-9.
4.
Take off and throw away nut (A). If
nut (A) was attached to a bolt, replace
bolt.
End of Task
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