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(4)

Fit the spring pin (15) through the latch assembly (1) and buffer assembly (13) into the

shaft (2).

(5)

Fit the cam (3) on the shaft (2) with the cam facing up and the spring pin (5) in the shaft

recess.

(6)

Fit the R clip (4) through the cam (3) and shaft (2).

(7)

If previously removed, fit the nut (9) and washer (10) to the adjusting screw (8) and fit the

adjusting screw (8) to the latch assembly (1).

(8)

Recover the far bank carriage so that the latch assembly (1) engages with the far bank

carriage buffer post.

(9)

Adjust the adjusting screw (8) until the latch assembly (1) has a gap of 1/8 inch (2.1 mm) at

the center line of the far bank carriage buffer post.

(10)

Tighten the lock nut (9).

Remove the R clip and turn the cam (3) through 900 towards the front of the vehicle.

(11)

(12)

Fit the R clip (4).

Follow on task

(1)

Check the operation of the latch assembly in accordance with the operator's manual

TM 5-5420-279-10.

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