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11-75. TOW MISSILE RACK MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)
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16.
Remove two cotter pins (16), washers (17), and pins (18) from intermediate supports (6). Release two
tension latches (21) and remove intermediate supports (6) and washers (13) from base assembly (27).
Discard cotter pins (16).
NOTE
Shims are installed under each bumper on front end of missile
rack, but only as needed under bumpers on rear end of missile rack.
Remove four locknuts (7), washers (8), capscrews (12), washers (8), bumpers (11), shims (10), and
two spring brackets (9) (outer side only) from intermediate supports (6). Discard locknuts (7).
Remove four locknuts (29), washers (2), screws (1), washers (2), and two latch strikes (3) from
intermediate rack assemblies (6). Discard locknuts (29).
Remove two locknuts (14), washers (5), capscrews (4), washers (5), and connector bar (15) from
intermediate rack assemblies (6). Discard locknuts (14).
Remove two locknuts (26), washers (24), capscrews (23), washers (24), and bracket (22) from base
assembly (27). Discard locknuts (26).
Remove four locknuts (19), washers (20), screws (25), washers (20), and two tension latches (21)
from base assembly (27) and bracket (22). Discard locknuts (19).
NOTE
. Perform steps b. 16 and d. 1 if replacing missile pads.
l Procedures for replacing all missile pads are the same. Steps b. 16
and d. 1 cover replacement of one base assembly missile pad,
Remove pad (28) from base assembly (27), and clean remaining adhesive from base assembly (27)
mounting surface.
c. Inspection
1. Inspect base assembly (27), intermediate rack assemblies (6), and connector bars (15) for cracks,
broken welds, and damage. Replace any component if damaged.
2. Inspect bumpers (11) and missile pads (28) for cracks, tears, and deterioration. Replace any
component if damaged.
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