TM-9-2350-261-20-3

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL - VOLUME 3 OF 4

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TM 9-2350-261-20-3

REPLACE COMMANDER’S HATCH COVER (M577A2 AND M1068 ONLY)

0461 00

THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:

Removal (page 0461 00-1).

Installation (page 0461 00-2).

INITIAL SETUP:

Maintenance Level

Unit

Tools and Special Tools

General Mechanic’s Tool Kit (WP 0780 00, Item 29)

Materials/Parts

Grease (WP 0782 00, Item 24)

Locknut (4)

Locknut

Personnel Required

Unit Mechanic

Equipment Condition

Engine stopped (see your -10)

Carrier blocked (see your -10)

Commander’s hatch interior latch removed

(WP 0460 00)

REMOVAL

WARNING

Driver’s hatch cover may spring up and injure you. Open and support hatch cover in vertical

position.

1.

Remove four locknuts (1), screws (2), and two retaining plates (3) from hatch brackets. Discard locknuts.

2.

Support hatch cover (4). Remove 28 springs (5), two tubes (6), spacers (7), and cover (4) from hatch brackets.

3.

Remove locknut (8) and screw (9) from cover (4). Discard locknut.

4.

If necessary, pry up end of seal (10) and remove from cover (4).

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