TM 9-2320-387-24-2
11-28
Change 1
11-14. CARGO SHELL DOOR MAINTENANCE (Cont'd)
1.
Install front latches (5) on front striker pins (6).
2.
Push down on cargo door (1) edge to ensure front striker pins (6) are locked in front latches (5).
WARNING
Cargo door must be supported before installation of gas springs.
Failure to do so may result in injury to personnel or damage to
equipment.
3.
Slowly raise cargo door (1) as far as possible to allow installation of gas springs (2) on cargo
door (1).
4.
Install two gas springs (2) on cargo door (1) with two washers (3) and locknuts (4). Tighten lock-
nuts (3) to 15-20 lb-ft (20-27 N•m).
5.
Connect two retention cables (13) to retention cable brackets (11) with two shoulder bolts (10) and
locknuts (12). Tighten locknuts (12) to 85-110 lb-in. (10-12 N•m).
6.
Install strap (7) on cargo door (1) with footman loop (9) and two screw-assembled lockwashers (8).
Tighten screw-assembled lockwashers (8) to 21 lb-in. (2 N•m).
7.
Apply sealing compound to threads of two screws (17), and install strap (16) on cargo door (1) with
footman loop (18) and screws (17).
NOTE
To assist closing of cargo shell door, a grab loop may be added.
Refer to cargo shell door strap replacement (para. 11-23).
8.
Close cargo door (1), and ensure cargo door (1) is securely latched on two rear striker pins (14).
b. Installation
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6
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3
4
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