TM 104320-345-13
4-23. STORAGE CHEST REPAIR
This task consists of:
a.
Disassembly
b.
Cleaning
c.
Inspection
d.
Repair
e.
Assembly
INITIAL SETUP :
Tools:
Material/Parts:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 1, App B)
Wiping Rag (Item 2, App E)
Drill, Electric (Item 2, App B)
Rivet (40) (Item 24, App I)
Set, Drill (Item 2, App B)
Riveting Tool (Item 2, App B)
NOTES
Ensure that all parts identified as mandatory replacement parts are discarded and replaced
with new components.
Disassemble storage chest only to the extent required to replace defective parts.
a.
Disassembly. Refer to figure 4-13.
Cover Disassembly
(1)
Unlatch four lower clasps (11) and lift cover (5).
(2)
Using pliers, open two S-hooks(1) and disconnect chains (3) from cover (5).
(3)
Using pliers, open two S-hooks (2) and remove chains (3) from bottom (12).
(4)
Close cover (5)
(5)
Using electric drill and drill bit, remove twelve rivets (4) securing cover (5) to hinge (7).
(6)
Using electric drill and drill bit, remove two rivets (8) and upper clasp (9) from cover (5). Repeat
for three remaining upper clasps.
Bottom Disassembly
(7)
Using electric drill and drill bit, remove two rivets (10) and lower clasp (11) from bottom (12).
Repeat for three remaining lower clasps.
(8)
Using electric drill and drill bit, remove twelve rivets (6) securing hinge (7) to bottom (12).
b.
Cleaning. Use wiping rag to remove grease and dirt from cover (5) and bottom (12).
c.
Inspection. Inspect cover (5) and bottom (12) for cracks, broken welds, large dents and corrosion.
d.
Repair. Replace damaged or defective components.
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