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14. CARGO SHELL DOOR MAINTENANCE (Con_t’d)
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Raise rear end of cargo shell door (1) (TM 9-2320-387-10).
Perform task a., steps 1 and 5.
Close cargo door (1).
Release front handle latch (2) and push cargo door (1) open.
Loosen two front striker pin mounting nuts (4).
Loosen two countersunk screws (11) and nuts (10) to allow movement of male dovetail (9).
Close cargo door (1). Ensure front striker pins (6) are secured and centered in front latches (5).
Ensure male dovetail (9) is aligned with female dovetail (8).
NOTE
It may be necessary to shim front striker pins for proper door
alignment and operation.
Pull down on handle (3) to ensure cargo door (1) properly seals to cargo shell (7). With striker
pins (6) properly adjusted, tighten striker pin mounting nuts (4) to 35-45 lb-R (47-61 N-m).
Release handle latch (2) and push cargo door (1) open.
Tighten two nuts (10) on male dovetail (9) to 85-110 lb-in. (lo-12 N-m).
Lower cargo door (1). Ensure front striker pins (6) are secured and centered in front latches (5).
Raise cargo door (1) with handle (3) and perform task b., steps 3,4, and 6.
Insert a piece of paper between door seals and door opening. With cargo door (1) closed, resistance
should be felt when pulling out paper. If not, readjust cargo door (1).
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