TM 9-2320-387-24-2
1 12-21. AS 1729/VRC ANTENNA REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Three locknuts (Appendix G, Item 156)
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-24P
Equipment Condition
Antenna ground strap removed (para. 12-20).
Maintenance
Level
Unit
NOTE
Replacement procedures for the antenna are basically the same for
both models, except the Ml113 uses an external antenna mounting
bracket. This procedure covers the Ml114 model.
I a. Removal
1
1.
Disconnect radio antenna cable (2) from antenna (11.
2.
Remove three locknuts (51, washers (41, capscrews (31, washers (41, and antenna (1) from cargo
shell (6). Discard locknuts (5).
b. Installation
1.
Install antenna (1) on cargo shell (6) with three washers (41, capscrews (31, washers (4X and
locknuts (5). Tighten locknuts (5) to 26 lb-ft (35 Nom).
2.
Connect radio antenna cable (21 to antenna (1).
FOLLOW-ON TASK: Install antenna ground strap (para. 12-201.
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