TM 5-4320-302-14
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EXHAUST SILENCER
This task covers:
a.
Removal
c.
Installation/Replacement
b.
Inspection
d.
Test
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Shop equipment, automotive maintenance and
repair, common no. 1
NSN 4910-00-754-0654
Tool kit, general mechanics automotive
NSN 5180-00-177-7033
Materials/Parts
Exhaust silencer
Gaskets
Equipment
Condition
Para
Condition Description
4-20
Exhaust elbow and guard removed.
WARNING
Handling a hot exhaust silencer can cause severe burns.
Allow unit to cool before handling.
Location/Item
Action
Remarks
REMOVAL
1.
Exhaust silencer
a.
Remove hex nuts and washers from studs.
Loosen hose clamp
and gaskets
and pull tube
back
(paragraph 4-21) to
b.
Remove exhaust silencer. Discard gaskets.
gain access to hex
nut and washer.
INSPECTION
2.
Exhaust silencer
Replace if damaged.
and mounting
hardware
INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT
3.
Gaskets and ex-
a.
Install new gaskets and silencer.
haust silencer
b.
Install hex nuts and washers. Tighten hex nuts securely.
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