TM 9-2350-222-20-2-3-2
36-36. CUPOLA HATCH REMOVAL PROCEDURE (CONT)
Procedure
Step
Turn cupola 45 to right of turret center line (TM-10).
1.
NOTE
If screws (2) have no Iockwire, go to step 3.
2.
Soldier A: Remove Iockwire (1) from screws (2) (JPG).
Soldier B: Open cupola hatch (3) to position slightly above counterbalance. Hold in this
3.
position during steps 4 and 5 (TM-10).
Soldier A. Using socket wrench, remove eight screws (2), eight lockwashers (4), two end
4.
covers (5), two caps (6), and spring (7).
Soldier B: Raise cupola hatch (3) to vertical position and move back and forth during
5.
step 6.
Cupola hatch is heavy. Be careful while removing
cupola hatch. If you drop it you can get hurt.
Soldier A: Slowly remove tube (8) that holds cupola hatch (3) to mounting brackets (9).
6.
Soldiers A and B: Remove cupola hatch (3).
7.
NOTE
Do step 8 only if screws (2) were installed with sealant.
Soldier A: Remove sealing compound from eight screws (2) (JPG).
8.
END OF TASK
Para 36-36 Cont
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