TM 55-8145-201-14
4-37. CROSS BRACE REPLACEMENT.
This task consists of:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SET-UP:
Tools:
Material/Parts:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Item 4, App B)
Lockwasher (4) (Item 29, App F)
Personnel Required:
Two (2)
a. Removal.
WARNING
Cross brace is heavy/difficult to handle.
Two
personnel are required to remove brace from
container frame.
CAUTION
Do not remove cross braces from container frame
when:
Container is in transport.
Container is stacked on or under other containers.
Container will be moved or hoisted.
If required, unstack container before performing
maintenance. Cross braces are required to prevent
twisting or warping of container frame. If container
is moved with braces removed, braces may be very
difficult to install.
(1) Remove two nuts (1), lockwashers (2), flat washers (3), bolts (5) and flat washers (4) from brace (13).
(2) Remove brace (13) from frame (6).
WARNING
Cross brace is heavy/difficult to handle.
Two
personnel are required to remove brace from
container frame.
(3) Remove two nuts (12), lockwashers (11), flat washers (10), bolts (7) and flat washers (8) from brace (9).
(4) Remove brace (9) from frame (6).
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