TM 9-2350-222-20-1-5
GENERAL MAINTENANCE - Continued
Cutting Nuts
TOOLS: Cape chisel
Screw threading set
Ball peen hammer
1.
Using hammer and cape chisel,
cut flat side of nut (A).
2.
Stop cutting when nut (A) spreads apart (B).
3.
Using socket wrench handle with socket,
remove nut (A).
NOTE
If nut (A) was removed from end of a bolt, throw bolt away if
damaged. If nut (A) was removed from a stud or threaded
shaft, do step 4.
4.
Using die (C), clean up threads (D).
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