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CARRIER M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 5 OF 6

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MORTAR FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM (MFCS), M95/M96 (M577A3 AND

M1064A3) — Continued

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2.

Inspect helicoil inserts for improper installation, breaks, and other damage. Remove and replace as necessary.

a.

To remove a helicoil insert:

1)

Position the blade (1) of the extracting tool (2) into the center of the helicoil insert (3).

2)

Tap the top of the extracting tool (2) with a hammer to seat the tool into the helicoil insert (3).

3)

Push down on the extracting tool (2) and turn counterclockwise to back the helicoil insert (3) from the hole.

NOTE

Never reuse an insert.

4)

Discard the helicoil insert (3).

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