Install - TM-5-5420-279-230511

TM 5-5420-279-23

(5)

Remove the keep plate retaining screws and washers (5) on the lower center post pin (7).

(6)

Remove the keep plate (6).

(7)

Remove the lower center post pin (7).

(8)

Remove the crossbeam (1).

(9)

Remove the bearing pad retaining clips; refer to unit maintenance procedure 5-073.

(10)

Examine all threaded components for wear and damage.

(11)

Change components as required.

Install

(1)

Fit bearing pad retaining clips refer to unit maintenance procedure 5-073.

(2)

Position the crossbeam (1) under the center post and telescopic tubes.

(3)

Fit the lower center post pin (7).

(4)

Fit the lower center post pin keep plate (6).

(5)

Apply thread-locking compound to all screws.

(6)

Secure the lower center post pin keep plate (6) with two washers and screws (5).

(7)

Align the telescopic tubes and fit the pins (4).

(8)

Fit the telescopic tube pin keep plates (3).

(9)

Secure each keep plate with two screws and washers (2).