TM 9-2320-279-34-3
M978 Tanker Maintenance Procedures Instructions (Cont)
22-11. V2 BOTTOM LOAD ADAPTER REPAIR.
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Cleaning/Inspection
c. Assembly
d. Follow-on Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Models
M978
Test Equipment
None
Special Tools
None
Supplies
Oil, lubricating, Item 47, Appendix C
General Safety Instructions
Solvent, drycleaning, Item 57, Appendix C
None
Personnel Required
MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer
References
None
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Condition Description
V2 Bottom load adapter on
clean work surface.
Special Environmental Conditions
None
Level of Maintenance
General Support
a.
Disassembly.
Bottom load adapter is spring loaded. Compress spring while removing screws to
prevent loss of parts.
(1)
Remove nine screws (1) and lockwashers (2) from flange (3).
(2)
Remove flange (3) and preformed packing (4) from valve body (5).
(3)
Remove poppet (6) with shaft (7).
(4)
Remove spring (8).
(5)
Remove cotter pin (9) and shaft (7) from poppet.
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