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CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 3 OF 4

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REPLACE COMMANDER’S CUPOLA INTERIOR LATCH (M113A2, M1059,

AND M1064 ONLY) — Continued

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INSTALLATION

1.

Align striker (12) with holes in cupola cover. Secure with two new lockwashers (13), washers (11), and screws (10).

2.

Place shim(s) (8) and (9) and eye bracket (5) on cupola. Secure with two washers (7) and screws (6). Do not tighten

screws.

3.

Align latch (4) and spring (3) with eye bracket (5). Secure with headed pin (2) and new cotter pin (1).

4.

TIGHTEN TWO SCREWS (6) TO 300–360 LB-IN (34–41 N·M) TORQUE. Use torque wrench.

ADJUSTMENT

1.

Open and close cupola cover. Check that cover latches tightly with a firm latching action.

2.

To increase pressure of latch on striker, add shim(s) between eye bracket and cupola. To decrease pressure, remove

shim(s).

END OF TASK

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