TM-9-2320-440-13-P

TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENSE (THAAD) CARRIER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

AUGUST 2010

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TM 9-2320-440-13&P

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CLEANING/INSPECTION

1.

Clean all metal parts with solvent cleaning compound.

2.

Clean equalizing beam bores with emery cloth or cylinder hone to remove all corrosion.

3.

Inspect equalizing beam for cracks and damage.

4.

Replace equalizing beam if cracked or damaged.

END OF TASK

EQUALIZING BEAM BUSHING INSTALLATION

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NOTE

Bushings are installed on both equalizing beams the same way.

Right equalizing beam

shown.

1.

Lubricate end bushing (1) and center bushing (3) with soap solution.

WARNING

Use of press of 10,000 lbs (4,540 kg) capacity or greater is required to remove or

install bushings on equalizer beams.

Use care when pressing bushings to prevent

injury or death to personnel.

Always wear eye protection to prevent injury when

operating press.

2.

Press center bushing (3) into equalizing beam (2) so center bushing (3) extends equally from both sides of

equalizing beam (2).

3.

Press end bushing (1) into equalizing beam (2) so end bushing (1) extends equally from both sides of

equalizing beam (2).

END OF TASK

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