TM 5-2420-230-24-1
13-19. ENGINE HOOD MAINTENANCE.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Disassembly
c. Assembly
d. Installation
e. Follow-On Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
Equipment Conditions
None
TM or Para
Condition Description
FEL travel stops deployed.
Vehicle positioned on level
Tools and Special Tools
Tool kit, general mechanics, Item 38, Appendix B
ground.
Parking brake applied.
Engine shut OFF.
Materials/Parts
Insert, threaded, Item 92, Appendix D (10)
Electrical master switch OFF.
Nut, Self-Locking, Item 109, Appendix D (6)
"Do Not Operate" tag attached
Seal, Item 231, Appendix D (2)
to ignition switch.
Seal, Item 233, Appendix D
Hood raised.
Personnel Required
Drawings Required
MOS 62B, Construction Equipment Repairer (2)
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 143
References
Estimated Time to Complete
None
Refer to MAC in Appendix B
a. Removal.
(1)
Remove nuts at lower end of both hood struts.
(2)
Remove six bolts, washers, and self-locking nuts from hinges on frame. Discard self-locking nuts.
(3)
Remove hood.
(4)
Remove securing clips.
b. Disassembly.
(1)
Remove two nuts at upper end of two hood struts.
(2)
Remove six bolts and two hinges from hood.
(3)
If required, remove six threaded inserts. Discard threaded inserts.
(4)
Remove four bolts and flexible draw latch.
(5)
If required, remove four threaded inserts. Discard threaded inserts.
(6)
Remove seal from each side of hood. Discard seals.
c. Assembly.
(1)
Install new seals on each side of hood.
(2)
If removed, install four new threaded inserts.
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