SECTION II: HULL AND CAB COMPONENTS
TM 9-2350-256-20
WARNING
Cupola assembly is extremely heavy; two persons are needed during removal and installation.
3
Secure cupola (3) so that it does not spin. Close and lock cupola door (4).
4
Using a suitable lifting device, remove cupola (3) from mounting plate (5).
5
Remove 30 screws (6), 30 lockwashers (7), and
mounting plate (5).
b. DISASSEMBLY
1
Open cupola door (4) to vertical position. Remove
two cap assemblies (8) by removing eight screws
(9) and eight lockwashers (10) from each.
2
Remove two adapters (11), two bearings (12), tube
(13), six springs (14), and cupola door (4).
3
Remove
gun
support
pintle
(15)
by
cutting
lockwire (16) and removing four screws (17).
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