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 40 of 292
TM 9-2350-238-34-1
2-18. REPLACIN G CABLE TERMINALS AND SHELL CONNECTORS (CON) .
FEMALE CABLE SHELL CONNECTO R
(WITH SLEEVE )
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4
Strip cable insulation approximately 1/8 in.
(0.318 cm) .
Slide shell assembly (1) and sleeve (2) over
cable (3).
Place cable (3) in cylindrical end of terminal
(4) and crimp.
Slide shell assembly (1) and sleeve (2) over
terminal (4) .
Section V. DIRECT SUPPORT GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE S
2-19. GENERAL.
This section contains general repair methods and cleaning procedures. Specia l
repair and cleaning procedures are provided, as required, in the individual maintenance instructions.
2-20. REPAIR METHODS .
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5
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7
8
Complete disassembly is not always necessary to make a repair. Exercise good judgment to
keep disassembly and assembly to a minimum .
Repair or replace unserviceable parts and hardware. Always replace preformed packings ,
gaskets, seals, and cotter pins with new parts.
Remove burrs with a stone or file. Remove burrs on closely fitted mating surfaces by lapping the
surfaces with abrasive grade compound (item 19, appx B) .
Remove corrosion or rust with sandblasting, vapor blast cleaning, or crocus cloth (item 8, appx B).
Use the method that will not damage the surface being cleaned. Crocus cloth should be used to
remove corrosion and rust from polished surfaces. Make sure that critical dimensions are not
changed when using crocus cloth .
Repair damaged threads with a thread chaser, or by chasing in a lathe or die.
When welding is authorized, procedures in TM 9-237 must be followed. Welds must be inspecte d
for cracks.
Bearings should be inspected and maintained per TM 9-214.
Some components of the M578 vehicle require special repair or disposition. The following table
lists the components needing special handling and the action to be taken.
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