TM-9-2350-277-34

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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TM 9-2350-277-34

REPLACE PRESSNUT — Continued

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2.

Enlarge the hole in the parent material (2) to accommodate method A, B, or C repair options.

NOTE

If replacing pressnuts in the driver’s ﬂoor plate, install pressnut into formed material, then weld

formed material to ﬂoor plate in accordance with method C. Use ﬂoor plate cover for template.

3.

If required: form a piece of material (3) to ﬁll or cover the hole in parent material (same thickness and material as parent

material).

4.

If required: weld formed piece of material (3) in place in accordance with TM 9-237.

INSTALLATION

1.

If required: drill or punch hole (1) of proper size in new repaired material. See Table 1, page 0043 00-3.

2.

Do not chamfer, break or deburr edges of hole on entering side (2). Installation should always be made on the exit side

on the punched holes.

3.

Drive new pressnut with appropriate drive tool to properly seat pressnut in repaired material.

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