Remove (Side wear pad)

TM 5-5420-279-23

Install (Side Stop Pad)

(1)

If required apply thread locking compound to the screws (10) and fit a new stop plug (8) to

the retaining plate (9).

(2)

Apply locking compound to the four screws (11).

(3)

Secure the retaining plate (9) complete with stop plug (8) to the slide frame assembly using

the new lock washers (12) and screws (11).

(4)

Repeat this procedure for the stop plug on the opposite side of the slide frame assembly.

Detail B

Remove (Side wear pad)

(1)

On number three section of the slide frame locate and identify the side wear pads.

(2)

Remove the four screws (6) and lock washers (7).

(3)

Extract the retaining plate (3) complete with the side wear pad spacer (2) and side wear

pad (1).

(4)

Measure the thickness of the spacer (2) and side wear pad (1), if the combined

measurement is less than 1 5/8 inch (42mm), replace the side wear pad (1) by removing

the side wear pad securing screw (5).

Install (Side wear pad)

(1)

If required, apply thread locking compound to the side wear pad securing screws (5), and

secure a new side wear pad (1) to the retaining plate (3) with the screws (5).

(2)

Fit the retaining plate (3) complete with the side wear pad spacer (2) and if required, new

side wear pad (1).

(3)

Apply thread locking compound to the four screws (6).

(4)

Secure the retaining plate to the slide frame assembly using the lock washers (7) and

screws (6).

(5)

Repeat this procedure for the side wear pad on the opposite side of the slide frame

assembly.

5-269