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Section VII. GENERAL HULL REPAIR METHODS
The following section describes general hull repair methods and specific repair procedures for the M9 hull
by direct support and general support maintenance personnel. This section will identify parts of the M9 hull that can
be returned to service even if there is no authorized repair on these parts. A list of topics in this section is shown
below:
General .................................................................................................................................................... 2-19
General Inspection and Repair Methods ................................................................................................2-21
General Welding Procedures ..................................................................................................................2-21
Screw Thread Inserts Replacement Methods .........................................................................................2-23
Thread Insert (P/N MS51830 and MS51831 Series) Replacement .......................................................2-24
Thread Insert (P/N SR621L) Replacement .............................................................................................2-26
Broken Screws Repair.............................................................................................................................2-28
Rear Track Retainer Plate Inserts Repair Methods ................................................................................2-28
Front Hull Slope Repair Methods ............................................................................................................2-31
Rotary Actuator Mounting Area Repair Methods ....................................................................................2-32
Pintle Hook Bushing Repair Methods .....................................................................................................2-33
Hull Access Cover Mounting Area Minor Repair Methods .....................................................................2-33
Hull Access Cover Frame Repair Methods .............................................................................................2-34
Hull Underside and Sponson Area Repair Methods ...............................................................................2-35
Dozer Blade Repair Methods (Aluminum or Steel) ................................................................................2-36
Apron Arm Block Repair Methods ...........................................................................................................2-37
Apron Top Lockplate Repair Methods ....................................................................................................2-38
Apron Uplock Bracket Repair Methods ...................................................................................................2-39
Apron Lock Bracket Repair Methods ......................................................................................................2-39
Headlamp Guard Repair Methods ..........................................................................................................2-40
Floodlight Guard Repair Methods ...........................................................................................................2-40
Fuel Tank Angle Repair Methods............................................................................................................2-41
Fuel Tank Pad Repair Methods ..............................................................................................................2-41
Welding Procedure Specifications ..........................................................................................................2-42
Screw Thread Inserts ..............................................................................................................................2-59
Welding Rods ..........................................................................................................................................2-60
