GENERAL INFORMATION - TM-5-2410-237-231170

TM 5-2410-237-23

INSTALLATION OF ARMOR PACKAGE- CONTINUED

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GENERAL INFORMATION - CONTINUED

Applying Sealing Compound and Torquing Instructions.

NOTE

Do NOT let bolts with sealing compound set for more than one hour before torquing.

With all armor plates installed and adjusted for proper fit, tighten enough bolts in all panels to hold secure.

One panel at a time, remove remaining nuts and bolts (if in threaded hole) and add sealing compound. Reinstall

and tighten nuts and bolts.

Remove previously tightened nuts and bolts and add sealing compound.

Tighten all bolts as individual panels are completed.

Tighten by bolt size should be as follows:

(1)

1/4 in. bolts: 9 lb-ft (12 Nm).

(2)

3/8 in. bolts: 5 lb-ft (45 Nm).

(3)

1/2 in. bolts: 75 lb-ft (100 Nm).

(4)

1/2 in. bolts for aluminum window frames: 50 lb-ft (70 Nm).

(5)

5/8 in. bolts: 150 lb-ft (200 Nm).

(6)

3/4 in. bolts: 270 lb-ft (360 Nm).

INSTALLATION

Installation of Radiator Guards.

NOTE

Use a suitable lifting device when installing the following components:

Side guard weighs approximately 85 lb (39 kg).

Radiator guard weighs approximately 230 lb (105 kg).

Install left and right side guard mounting brackets (1 and 2) to radiator with eight bolts (3) (5/8 x 2.00 in.) and

washers (4).

NOTE

L.H. rear light bracket mounting bolts and six lower radiator shield bolts will be reinstalled later along with

engine side guards.

Remove two light bracket mounting bolts on L.H. side of radiator shield and three bolts at bottom of each side of

radiator shield. Retain shield bolts for reinstallation.

Position left and right side guard assemblies (5 and 6) with spacers (7) placed behind and at bottom of each guard.

Install four bolts (8) (5/8 x 2.00 in.) and washers (9). Install four bolts (10) (1/2 x 2-1/2 in.) and washers (9).

Install three radiator guards (11, 12 and 13) with 12 bolts (14) and washers (9), six on each side.

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