Removal and Replacement of Guide Plate Components

TM 11-5985-334-34

launcher mounts two roller guide assemblies and the

j. To replace an axle (14), the 3/16-inch diameter

brake assembly. The individual piece parts of the

grooved pin (12) requires removal by driving it out

roller guide (21) and brake assembly (25) can be

with a pin punch.

removed and replaced without removing the guide

NOTE

plate assembly (1). The guide plate assembly is

The grooved pin can be reused after

bolted to the frame of the launcher (5) with seven-

assembly of a new axle.

teen screws and self-locking nuts; 5 at the top and 6

k. Refit the elevator into the launcher elevator

on each side of the launcher frame.

guides and roll it into place for the elevator cable

b. Both roller guide assemblies (a above) are

stud to be reinserted into the hole in the tube at the

identical. One is mounted under the upper guide

top of the elevator.

plate and one is mounted under the lower guide

l. Replace the self-locking nut and run it up the

plate. Each roller guide assembly is mounted by five

stud approximately one inch.

screws through the plate and secured with nuts on

m. Replace the base of the launcher assembly.

the underside. A caution plate (28) is mounted on

the front of the lower roller guide casting.

2-6. Removal and Replacement of Guide

Plate Components

(fig. 2-3)

a. The guide plate assembly at the top of the

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