TM 11-5855-250-12&P
Section IV. ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
(4) Remove rod (1) from bracket (2).
4-14. General
(5) Remove pin (31) from pin (29).
This section describes the removal and replacement of
(6) Remove nut (11), washer (5), bolt (6), and
assemblies and components. Organizational support
washer (30) from bracket (2).
maintenance personnel are authorized to perform these
(7) Remove socket (12) from bracket (2).
procedures. Read the procedure thoroughly before
(8) Remove nut (11) and washer (4) from
removing an assembly or component.
screw (3).
(9) Remove pin (8) from pin (10) and remove
4-15. Replacement and Repair Techniques
handle (9), plate (7), spring (15), lock (16), shaft (17),
When mechanical parts are removed or disassembled,
and spring (18) from socket (12).
perform the following:
(10) Remove bolt (6) and washers (5 and 4)
WARNING
from bracket (2).
Adequate ventilation should be
(11) Remove pin (8) from pin (10) and remove
provided while using TRICHLORO-
handle plate (7), spring (15), lock (16), pin (14), shaft
TRIFLUOROETHANE.
Prolonged
(17), and spring (18) from socket (19).
breathing of vapor should be
(12) Clean, inspect, and repair (para 3-26b).
avoided. The solvent should not be
used near heat or open flame; the
b. Reassembly.
products of decomposition are toxic
(1) Replace spring (18), shafts (17), and pins
and irritating. Since TRICHLOROTRI-
(14) in locks (16).
FLUOROETHANE dissolves natural
(2) Replace springs (15) on shaft (17) and
oils, prolonged contact with skin
place shaft (17) through slot in socket (19).
should be avoided. When necessary,
(3) Replace plates (7) and handles (9) over
use gloves which the solvent cannot
shaft (17).
penetrate. If the solvent is taken
(4) Secure handles (9) to shaft (17) with pins
internally,
consult
a
physician
(10 and 8).
immediately.
(5) Secure socket (19) to bracket (2) with bolt
a. Clean all parts with trichlorotrifluoroethane; use a
(6) and washer (5 and 4).
soft brush, if necessary.
(6) Replace spring (18), shaft (17), and pin
b. Remove-surface corrosion from steel parts by
(14) in lock (16).
polishing lightly with fine crocus cloth.
(7) Replace spring (15) on shaft (17) and
c. Allow parts to dry thoroughly before replacing.
place shaft (17) through slot in socket (12).
d. When not in use, keep all usable parts in clean,
(8) Replace plate (7) and handle (9) over
covered plastic containers or plastic bags.
shaft (17).
e. Inspect all parts for cracks, pits, nicks, and
(9) Secure handle (9) to shaft (17) with pins
scratches.
(10 and 8).
f. If parts are impractical to repair, replace with
(10) Replace screw (3) through socket (12) and
new or serviceable ones.
secure with washer (4) and nut (11).
(11) Attach socket (12) to bracket (2) and
4-16. Disassembly and Reassembly of Shockmount
secure with nut (11), washers (5 and 30), and bolt (6).
Assembly
(12) Secure screw (3) to bracket (2) with pins
(29 and 31).
a.
Disassembly.
(13) Replace rod (1) through bracket (2).
(1) Remove nut (20), washer (21), screw (28),
(14) Replace ring (22), seal (23), ring (24),
lockwasher (27), and washer (21).
bearing (25), and ring (24).
(2) Remove
cap
(26)
and
remove
(15) Attach shockmount to the searchlight with
shockmount assembly from searchlight.
cap (26), screw (28), lockwasher (27); washer (21), and
(3) Remove ring (22), seal (23), ring (24), and
nut (20).
bearing (25) from rod (1).
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