TM-9-2350-260-20-1-2

TANK, COMBAT, FULL TRACKED 105-MM GUN, M60 2350-00-678-5773 (HULL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE VOLUME 2 OF 4, CHAPTERS 5 THRU 9

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TM 9-2350-260-20-1-2

AIR CLEANER DOOR REPLACEMENT (TOP LOADING) (Sheet 2 of 2)

REPAIR:

1.

Inspect screws (A) and gasket (B).

2.

If gasket (B) is damaged in any way, replace it.

3.

Apply sealing compound (Item 24, Appendix D),

on new gasket (B).

Install gasket into groove at

underside of door (C).

4.

Replace decal (D), as necessary.

Install decal so

It can be read from center of tank.

INSTALLATION:

NOTE

Check three door bolts and bolt holes

on top of air cleaner.

If bolt threads

are stripped, replace bolts.

If holes

are

not

drilled

through,

use

compressed air to remove sand, dirt,

or debris from holes.

1.

Lift door assembly (A) into place on air cleaner

housing (B).

2.

Using hammer, tap three pins (C) into three hinges

(D).

3.

Install three flat washers (E) onto three pins (C).

4.

Using hammer, tap three new cotter pins (F) into

holes in pins (C).

5.

Using hammer, tap cotter pins around straight pins

(C) to secure washers (E) and pins in place.

6.

Apply thin film of sealing compound (Item 22,

Appendix D) to gasket mating surface of housing.

7.

Make sure door assembly (A) is in closed position

(lowered).

8.

Using wrench, tighten three screws (G) to secure

door (A) to air cleaner housing (B).

WARNING

Compressed air used for cleaning

purposes will not exceed 30 psi.

Use

only with effective chip guarding and

personal

protective

equipment

(goggles/shield, gloves, etc.).

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