TM-9-2350-238-34-1
HULL AND RELATED COMPONENTS, RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578
TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MARCH 1994
TM-9-2350-238-34-1 - Page 173 of 292
TM 9-2350-238-34-1
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The latch pin should contact the strike in the middle.
24
Open vehicle hatch door (1) and position strike (12) on outer arm (5) and center on latch plate
(13) to check clearances.
25
If necessary, grind down strike (12) to provide clearance between it and the latch block (14).
26
Position and clamp strike (12) on outer arm (5) so clearance between strike and latch pin (15) is
less than 0.030 in. (0.076 cm).
27
Tack weld strike (12) to outer arm (5).
28
Recheck clearance between strike (12) and latch pin (15).
29
Open and latch vehicle hatch door (1) to confirm proper position and operation of strike (12).
30
Weld
strike
(12)
on
outer
arm
(5)
per
MlL-STD-1941.
Allow
to
air
cool.
31
Close vehicle hatch door (1). If necessary, grind strike (12) flush with outer arm (5).
32
Open and latch vehicle hatch door (1) to confirm proper position and operation of strike (12).
33
If necessary, grind down strike (12) to reduce clearance between it and latch pin (15) to less
than 0.030 in. (0.076 cm).
34
Raise vehicle hatch door (1) to vertical position.
35
Remove two capscrews (11) from anchor (10) .
36
Remove anchor (10) and cupola hinge torsion bar (8) from vehicle hatch door (1).
37
Remove vehicle hatch door (1) from hull (3).
38
Clean and paint rework areas per drawing 12369003 .
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