TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-13. CARGO SHELL DOOR MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)
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b. Installation
1. Install front latches (5) on front striker pins (6).
2. Push down on cargo door (4) edge to ensure front striker pins (6) are locked in front latches (5).
3. Slowly raise cargo door (4) as far as possible to allow installation of gas springs (1) on cargo door (4).
4. Connect two gas springs (1) to cargo door (4) with two washers (2) and locknuts (3). Tighten lock-
nuts (3) to 15-20 lb-ft (20-27 N.m).
5. Connect two retention cables (14) to retention cable brackets (12) with two shoulder bolts (13),
washers (11), and locknuts (10). Tighten locknuts (10) to 85-110 lb-in. (10-12 N.m).
6. Install strap (7) on cargo door (4) with footman loop (9) and two screw-assembled lockwashers (8).
NOTE
To assist closing cargo shell door, a grab loop maybe added. Refer to
cargo shell door strap replacement (para. 11-22).
7. Close cargo door (4), and ensure cargo door (4) is securely latched on rear striker pins (15).
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