TM 9-2320-272-24-2
3-396. HARDTOP KIT REPLACEMENT
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INlTlAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
REFERENCES (TM)
All
TM 9-2320-272-10
TM 9-2320-272-24P
TOOLS
General mechanic's tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).
MATERIALS/PARTS
Thirty-two locknuts (Appendix D, Item 276)
Two lockwashers (Appendix D, Item 369)
Two rubber seals (Appendix D, Item 566)
NOTE
Assistant will help when required.
a. Removal
1.
Remove two screws (2) and lockwashers (1) from roof assembly (3). Discard lockwashers (1).
NOTE
Note position of hook bolts for installation.
2.
Remove four nuts (4) and hook bolts (10) from top of roof assembly (3) and windshield frame (11).
3.
Remove sixteen locknuts (5), washers (6), screws (9), and washers (6) from roof assembly (3).
Discard locknuts (5).
4.
Remove roof assembly (3) and rubber seal (7) from back panel assembly (8) and windshield
frame (11). Discard rubber seal (7).
5.
Remove sixteen locknuts (13), screws (12), washers (16), back panel assembly (8), and rubber
seal (15) from cab body (14). Discard locknuts (13) and rubber seal (15).
b. Installation
1.
Install new rubber seal (15) and back panel assembly (8) on cab body (14) with sixteen washers (16),
screws (12), and new locknuts (13). Do not tighten locknuts (13).
2.
Install new rubber seal (7) and roof assembly (3) on back panel assembly (8) with sixteen
washers (6), screws (9), washers (6), and new locknuts (5). Do not tighten locknuts (5).
3.
Install roof assembly (3) on windshield frame (11) with four hook bolts (10) and nuts (4). Do not
tighten nuts (4).
4.
Inspect all hardtop kit panels for alignment and seating. Adjust as required.
5.
Close cab windows and inspect for alignment with roof assembly (3). Adjust as required.
6.
Tighten sixteen new locknuts (13) and (5) and four nuts (4).
7.
Install two new lockwashers (1) and screws (2) on roof assembly (3).
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