TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-75. TOW MISSILE RACK MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)
3. Inspect upper rack assembly (1) and upper supports (2) for cracks, broken welds, and damage.
Replace any component if damaged.
d. Assembly
1. Apply adhesive to base assembly (29) pad mounting surface and install missile pad (28) on base
assembly (29).
2. Install two tension latches (22) on base assembly (29) and bracket (23) with four washers (21),
screws (26), washers (21), and locknuts (20).
3. Install bracket (23) on base assembly (29) with two washers (25), capscrews (24), washers (25),
and locknuts (27). Tighten locknuts (27) to 6 lb-ft (8 N.m).
4. Install connector bar (16) on two intermediate rack assemblies (8) with washers (7), capscrews (6),
washers (7), and locknuts (15). Tighten locknuts (15) to 6 lb-ft (8 Nom).
5. Install two latch strikes (5) on intermediate rack assemblies (8) with four washers (4), screws (3),
washers (4), and locknuts (30).
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.
6. Install shims (12), four bumpers (13), and two spring brackets (9) (outer side only) on intermediate
rack assemblies (8) with four washers (11), capscrews (31), washers (11), and locknuts (10).
7. Install intermediate rack assemblies (8) and four washers (14) on base assembly (29) with
two pins (19), washers (18), and cotter pins (17). It maybe necessary to slowly install pins (19) while
installing washers (14) between intermediate rack assembly (8) sides and base assembly (29)
channels.
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