SLIDE FRAME - END BEAM GUIDE

TM 5-5420-279-23

5 - 091 SLIDE FRAME - END BEAM GUIDE

This task covers:

a. Remove

b. Install

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools Required

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's, Automotive (GMTK)

Materials Required

Thread locking compound, loctite 243

Equipment Conditions

None

Remove

(1)

Place the end beam guide (1) on a suitable working surface.

(2)

Remove the split dowels (9).

(3)

Remove the hinge rod (7).

(4)

Retain the flat washers (8) and spacer sleeves (3).

(5)

Remove the locking arm (4).

(6)

Remove the screws (12) securing the slide pads (11) to the locking arm (4).

(7)

Remove the slide pads (11).

(8)

Remove the handle pins (10).

(9)

Remove the pivot pin (15).

(10)

Remove the latch bar (14).

(11)

If required remove the split dowel (16).

(12)

Check all threaded components for wear and damage.

(13)

Check the threaded inserts (5,6 and 13) for wear and damage.

(14)

Check the mounting bracket (2), locking arm (4) and slide pads (11) for wear and damage.

(15)

Change components as necessary.

Install

(1)

Apply thread locking compound to all threaded components.

(2)

Fit the split dowel (16) to the mounting bracket (2).

(3)

Align the latch bar (14) on the mounting bracket (2) and fit the pivot pin (15) through the

latch bar (14) to the mounting bracket (2).

(4)

Fit the slide pads (11) to the locking arm (4) with screws (12).

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