TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-73. ELEVATION AND DEPRESSION STOP ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Assembly
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Manual References
M966, M966A1, M1036, M1045, M1045A1,
TM 9-2320-280-24P
M1045A2, M1046, M1046A1
General Safety Instructions
Tools
Note position of downward stop and upward stop
General mechanic’s tool kit:
for assembly.
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Three retaining rings (Appendix G, Item 176)
WARNING
Note position of elevation and depression downward stop and
upward stop for assembly. Injury to personnel and/or damage to
equipment will result if stops are not properly assembled.
1. Remove retaining ring (3), clevis pin (15), cable end of pin assembly (14), and return spring (1) from
upward stop strap (4). Discard retaining ring (3).
2. Remove pin assembly (14) and upward stop bracket (2) from upward stop strap (4).
3. Remove retaining ring (6), clevis pin (9), cable end of pin assembly (10), and return spring (8) from
downward stop strap (11). Discard retaining ring (6).
4. Remove pin assembly (10) and downward stop bracket (7) from downward stop strap (11).
5. Remove retaining ring (16), clevis pin (5), socket head screw (12), and washer (13) from stop
straps (4) and (11). Discard retaining ring (16).
1. Install stop straps (4) and (11) together with clevis pin (5), retaining ring (16), washer (13), and
socket head screw (12).
2. Install downward stop bracket (7) on downward stop strap (11) with pin assembly (10) through
upper holes of downward stop bracket (7) and downward stop strap (11).
3. Install return spring (8), downward stop bracket (7), and cable end of pin assembly (10) on
downward stop strap (11) with clevis pin (9) and retaining ring (6).
4. Install upward stop bracket (2) on upward stop strap (4) with pin assembly (14) through upper holes
of upward stop bracket (2) and upward stop strap (4).
5. Install return spring (1), upward stop bracket (2), and cable end of pin assembly (14) on upward stop
strap (4) with clevis pin (15) and retaining ring (3).
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