TM 10-5411-224-14
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LIFTING RING BUMPERS.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 1, Appendix B)
Materials/Parts:
Bumper
Rivet, Dome Head (Item 27, Appendix E)
Rivet, Dome Head (Item 28, Appendix E)
REMOVAL
WARNING
Drilling creates metal chips which may enter eyes and cause serious injury. Eye protection is required.
CAUTION
Make sure the drill bit has a drill stop attached to prevent the drill bit from exceeding a depth of one inch.
NOTE
A shim is located under the front bumpers and a longer rivet is installed in the most forward hole of each.
1.
Using a drill with a #11 drill bit, carefully drill out two rivets securing bumper (3) to shelter and remove bumper.
Remove and retain shim (4) if removing a front bumper.
INSTALLATION
1.
Position bumper (3) to shelter (with shim (4) if installing a front bumper).
2.
Align holes and secure rear bumper (3) in position with two rivets (1). Secure front bumper using one rivet (1)
and one rivet (2), installing the longer rivet (2) in the most forward hole of front bumpers.
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