Removal - TM-9-2350-238-20-10907

TM 9-2350-238-20-1

1 If damaged, remove lubrication fitting (1)

from hull.

2 Insert bar through towing pintle assembly

(2) to prevent it from turning.

NOTE

Enter hull through turret well to gain

access to slotted plain nut and cotter

pin.

3 Remove cotter pin (3) and slotted plain nut

(4) from towing pintle assembly (2) from

inside of hull.

4 Remove bar, towing pintle assembly (2),

and preformed packing (5) from outside of

hull.

1 Inspect for broken, damaged, or missing parts.

2 Repair is by replacement of authorized parts (TM 9-2350-238-24P-1).

1 Coat threads of shaft of towing pintle assembly (2) and new preformed packing (5) with grease.

2 Install new preformed packing (5) on shaft of towing pintle assembly (2).

3 Install towing pintle assembly (2) with new preformed packing (5), slotted plain nut (4), and new

cotter pin (3).

4 Insert bar through towing pintle assembly (2) to prevent it from turning. Tighten slotted plain nut

(4) until preformed packing (5) is tight against hull but not compressed. Remove bar.

5 If removed, install lubrication fitting (1) in hull.

6 Lubricate towing pintle assembly. Refer to TM 9-2350-238-10.

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