TM9-2330-358-14&P
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STAKE RETAINERS
This task covers:
Removal
Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Personnel Required
Tools
Two
Grinder, portable
Torch, acetylene
Welder, arc
General mechanics tool kit and common supplement II
Equipment Condition
Stakes and panels removed (para. 2-26)
Removal.
a.
WARNING
Wear welding mask, gloves, and apron when welding or
using cutting torch. Failure to wear adequate
protective clothing may result in serious injury.
NOTE
Before starting procedure, measure and record the
following:
Distance between s-hook and top of frame rail.
Distance between s-hook and bottom of frame rail.
Distance between s-hook and right side frame extension.
Distance between s-hook and left side frame extension.
(2) Grind weld off frame surface.
(3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other stake retainers as needed.
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