TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-40. LEFT WHEELHOUSE ARMOR PLATE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
M1025, M1025A1, M1025A2, M1026,
M1026A1, M1043, M1043A1, M1043A2,
M1044, M1044A1, M1045, M1045A1,
M1045A2, M1046, M1046A1
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Ten locknuts (Appendix G, Item 58)
Sound dampener (Appendix G, Item 228)
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equiment Condition
l Rear end of cargo shell door raised
(TM 9-2320-280-10).
M1045, M1045A1, M1045A2, M1046, and M1046A1
only
l Tripod head mounting bracket removed
(para. 11-79).
M1043, M1043A1, M1043A2, M1044, and M1044A1
only
l Water can bumper removed (para. 11-109).
1. Remove ten locknuts (2), washers (3), capscrews (7), washers (3), armor plate (5), and sound
dampener (4) from wheelhouse (1). Discard locknuts (2) and sound dampener (4).
2. Clean armor plate (5) to remove adhesive.
b. Installation
1. Peel paper backing (6) from sound dampener (4) and install sound dampener (4) on armor plate (5).
2. Install armor plate (5) on wheelhouse (1) with ten washers (3), capscrews (7), washers (3), and
locknuts (2). Tighten capscrews (7) to 6 lb-ft (8 N.m).
FOLLOW-ON TASKS: M1043, M1043A1, M1043A2, M1044, and M1044A1 only
. Install water can bumper (para. 11-109).
M1045, M1045A1, M1045A2, M1046, and M1046A1 only
l Install tripod head mounting bracket (para. 11-79)
l Close cargo shell door (TM 9-2320-280-10).
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