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TM 9-2320-356-BD
Section V.
BRACKETS AND WELDMENTS
3-12.
GENERAL
Brackets are used on all vehicles to mount or store items. Brackets are attached to
the vehicle by bolting or welding and are subject to damage through vibrations,
impact, or explosive forces.
Repairs must be made to restore the brackets necessary
for essential vehicle functions.
3-13.
BRACKET BROKEN
General Information:
Equipment mountinq brackets on the frame will break sometimes due to vibrations or
c o l l i s i o n .
Bolted brackets should be remounted
removal may be required to gain access to other
Limitations:
o None
Personnel/Time Required:
o 2 soldiers
o 1 hour
Procedural Steps:
Option 1: Weld.
1.
If a bracket is broken off at the base, but
unaffected, reweld in place.
2.
Elongate mounting holes to compensate for m
using bolts if possible. Their
components.
Materials/Tools:
o Welding equipment
o Elastic cords
o W i r e o r r o p e
o BII tiedown straps
component mounting holes are
isalinement of attaching items.
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