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WINCH CABLE REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal
b.
Installation
a. Removal
1.
Unwind winch cable (2) from drum assembly (1) (TM 9-2320-387-10).
2.
Remove capscrew (6) and winch cable (2) from drum assembly (1).
3.
Remove cotter pin (5), clevis pin (3), and hook (4) from winch cable (2). Discard cotter pin (5).
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
General mechanic’s tool kit:
automotive (Appendix B, Item 1)
Materials/Parts
Cotter pin (Appendix G, Item 31)
Personnel Required
One mechanic
One assistant
Manual References
TM 9-2320-387-10
TM 9-2320-387-24P
General Safety Instructions
Wear leather gloves when handling winch cable.
Maintenance Level
Unit
b. Installation
NOTE
Install clamp on winch cable to keep wires from shearing or
breaking. Refer to appendix D, fig. D-102 for instructions.
1.
Install hook (4) on winch cable (2) with clevis pin (3) and cotter pin (5).
2.
Install winch cable (2) on drum assembly (1) with capscrew (6).
CAUTION
• The winch cable must be spooled on the drum according to the
direction of rotation label on the winch or brake will not
function.
• Winch cable must be installed on drum under a load of at least
500 lb (227 kg) or outer wraps will draw into inner wraps and
damage winch cable.
3.
Wind winch cable (2) on drum assembly (1) (TM 9-2320-387-10).
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WARNING
Gloves must be worn when handling winch cable or severe
personnel injury may result.
