TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-96. FRONT GUN MOUNT PLATE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
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This task covers:
a. Removal
b. installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
Personnel Required
M1025, M1025A1, M1025A2, M1026,
One mechanic
M1026A1, M1043, M1043A1, M1043A2,
One assistant
M1044, M1044A1
Manual References
Tools
TM 9-2320-280-10
General mechanic’s tool kit:
TM 9-2320-280-24P
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Equipment Condition
Matenals/Parts
l Rear end of cargo shell door raised
Five locknuts (Appendix G, Item 107)
(TM 9-2320-280-10).
l Fuel tank removed (para 3-24).
1. Remove five locknuts (5), washers (2), capscrews (1), washers (2), and front plate
assembly (3) from cargo floor (4) Discard locknuts (5).
2. Remove 40 mm gun mount support (para. 11-99) and caliber .50 gun mount support (para. 11-98)
from front plate assembly (3).
b. Installation
1. Install caliber .50 gun mount support (para. 11-98) and 40 mm gun mount support (para. 11-99) on
front plate assembly (3).
2. Install front plate assembly (3) on cargo floor (4) with five washers (2), capscrews (1), washers (2),
and locknuts (5). Tighten capscrews (1) to 26 lb-ft (35 N-m). .
FOLLOW-ON TASKS: . Close cargo shell door (TM 9-2320-280-10).
c Install fuel tank (para. 3-24).
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