TM 9-2320-280-20-3
11-112. WEAPON STATION TRAY AND BEARING SEALS MAINTENANCE
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Adjustment
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Applicable Models
All models except M996, M996A1, M997,
M997A1, M997A2, M998, M998A1, M1035,
M1035A1, M1035A2, M1037, M1038,
M1038A1, M1042, M1097, M1097A1,
M1097A2
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Adhesive (Appendix C, Item 3)
Three locknuts (Appendix G, Item 76)
Seal (Appendix G, Item 224)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-280-10
TM 9-2320-280-24P
Equipment Condition
l Weapon station hatch removed (para. 11-42).
l Hinge pivot bracket and gunner’s sling removed
(para. 11-52).
l Gunner’s sling hook removed (para. 11-53).
l Weapon station backrest pads removed
(para. 11-54).
. Weapon station hatch latch removed (para. 11-50).
l Weapon station hatch tube removed (para. 11-51).
l Turret lock removed (para. 11-56).
M966, M966A1, M1036, M1045, M1045A1, M1045A2,
M1046, and M1046A1 Only:
l TOW mount pedestal removed (para. 11-57).
l TOW mount pedestal cover removed (para. 11-58).
l Weapon station inclinometer removed
(para. 11-60).
l TOW MGS pan removed (para. 11-59).
M1025, M1025A1, M1025A2, M1026, M1026A1,
M1043, M1043A1, M1043A2, M1044, and M1044A1
only
l Armament cover and seal removed (para. 11-62).
l Armament mount panel removed (para. 11-61).
M1043, M1043A1, M1043A2, M1044, and M1044A1
only
l Traversing bar removed (para. 12-161).
NOTE
Note location of attaching hardware for installation.
1. Remove three locknuts (7), washers (3), capscrews (2), washers (3), and weapon station
tray (1) from bearing (5), Discard locknuts (7).
NOTE
s The upper and lower turret bearing seals are basically the same.
Steps 2 and 3 apply to the lower bearing seal.
l Replace turret bearing seals that are damaged, separated, or
peeled out.
2. Remove eighteen capscrews (10), washers (11), and three turret lockring sections (9) from support
assembly (8).
3. Remove turret bearing seal (12) from support assembly (8) and remove remains of adhesive from
grooves in support assembly (8).
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