TM 11-7440-293-14
4-28. INSTALLING RIVNUTS.
This task covers:
1. Use of rivnut tool
2. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Personnel Required
Tools
One mechanic
Rivnut tool
3/16-inch hex wrench
Equipment Condition
Adjustable crescent wrench
Rivnut holes drilled.
Materials/Parts
5/16-18-inch rivnuts
(22 required)
ACTION
REMARKS
ITEM
LOCATION
USE OF RIVNUT TOOL
NOTE
Chisel diamond off floor around holes so rivnut sits flush
with floor.
Install.
1. Pull Up stud
Rivnut (1)
Screw rivnut onto pull up stud
advance
advance until rivnut is tight.
Rivnut (1)
Install.
2
Drilled
hole
Insert rivnut tool with rivnut
into drilled hole.
Install.
Hex wrench (2)
3. Top of rivnut tool
Hold still.
Using wrench, turn clockwise.
Wrench (3)
4. Hex nut on rivnut
Turn wrench 1 1/2 turns or until
tool
tight.
Remove.
Rivnut tool (4)
5. Rivnut
Turn entire tool counterclockwise.
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