ARMY TM 5-5420-212-23
MARINE CORPS TM 08676A-23/3
(2)
To replace brackets (1) and (2).
(a)
Remove welds by grinding or chipping. Take care not to damage parent metal.
(b)
Remove bracket (1) or (2).
(c)
Mark up new brackets (1), (2) and mark out bar (3) to dimensions shown.
(d)
Clamp bracket in position and tack weld.
(e)
Complete welding maintaining dimensions as shown. See Appendix E for weld procedures.
(f)
Closely inspect all welds and carry out dye penetrant test. Any cracks shall be chipped out and
rewelded.
(g)
Clean surfaces in preparation for protective finish.
(h)
Apply pre-treatment, primer and finish paint in accordance with TM 43-0139, except for holes which
must be free of any coating or paint.
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