E Apply appropriate shade of CARC paint (items 62 and 63, Appx B) to
LUBRICATION
exterior of vehicle.
Apply a light coat of lubricating oil (item 32, Appx B) to parts during repair
F Apply deck-covering compound (item 55, Appx B) to areas where
procedures to prevent rusting. Lubricate parts during repair and assembly as
personnel walk, such as front deck plates and crew-compartment interiors.
required by LO 9-2350-267-12.
THREADED INSERTS: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment/Special Tools:
Are welding machine (item 2, Appx D)
Extractor set (item 9, Appx D)
Gas shielded torch (item 12, Appx D)
Portable electrical drill (item 8, Appx D)
Threading setscrew (item 21, Appx D)
Twist drill set (item 23, Appx D)
A
Weld four holes that were drilled to release locking lugs (2).
B
Grind or file weld areas smooth.
E Screw in new insert (1) flush.
REMOVAL
A Remove insert (1) using a 1/16-inch drill bit and a 1/4-inch drill,
drill out four insert locking lugs (2) of insert (1).
B Using an appropriate size screw extractor (3) on a 10-inch adjustable
wrench, back out insert (1).
NOTE
If necessary, repeat step A with a slightly larger drill bit size
and then repeat step B to remove insert (1).
lNSTALLATION
C Using appropriate size tap and tap holder, retap insert hole.
D Brush off any metal shavings in and around insert hole.
F
Using a ball-peen hammer, tap in locking lugs (2). Break off excess tips
and file off any excess protruding metal.
G Insert insert (1) by screwing in appropriate screw and removing it.
Operation should be smooth.
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