TM 9-2350-277-20-5
REPLACE FRONT ARMOR (M113A3 ONLY)
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THIS WORK PACKAGE COVERS:
Removal (page 0749 00-1).
Disassembly (page 0749 00-5).
Assembly (page 0749 00-8).
Installation (page 0749 00-10).
INITIAL SETUP:
Maintenance Level
Unit
Tools and Special Tools
General Mechanic’s Tool Kit (WP 0926 00, Item 65)
Lifting device rated at 200 lb (91 kg) minimum
Materials/Parts
Sealing compound (WP 0928 00, Item 55)
Cotter pin
Locknut (4)
Locknut (12)
Lockwasher (2)
Lockwasher (4)
Lockwasher (4)
Personnel Required
Unit Mechanic
Helper (H)
References
See your -10
Equipment Condition
Engine stopped (see your -10)
Carrier blocked (see your -10)
Trim vane lowered (see your -10)
Smoke grenade launchers removed (WP 0455 00)
REMOVAL
WARNING
Armor plates are heavy. Be sure to support plate properly to avoid injury to personnel.
NOTE
There are two armor kits, 57K0429 and 57K0467. Steps apply to both kits unless otherwise
noted.
Some armor plates in this task weigh over 130 lb. Use lifting device and helper to support and
position armor.
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