TM 10-5410-228-24
2.13.10 Ladder Replacement.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools/Test Equipment:
Equipment Conditions:
Shop Equipment, Automotive Maintenance and
ECV parking brake set.
Repair (Item 38, Appendix B)
ABS inflated and ladder down or ABS removed
Drill, Electric (Item 6, Appendix B)
(reference TM 10-5410-228-10 or see para 2.13.3).
Drill Set (Item 5, Appendix B)
Goggles (Item 17, Appendix B)
References:
TM 10-5411-224-14
Riveter, Blind, Hand (Item 34, Appendix B)
Collar Set, Drill Stop (Item 2, Appendix B)
Materials/Parts:
Four Lockwashers (Item 19, Appendix E)
Four Blind Rivets (Item 78, Appendix E)
Four Self-Locking Nuts (Item 43, Appendix E)
NOTE
Remove/disassemble only to the extent necessary to remove or replace defective
assemblies/components. Use standard maintenance shop practices/procedures.
a. Removal (Refer to Figure 2-31)
(1)
Remove four bolts (1), eight flat washers (2), four lockwashers (3), four nuts (4) and four self-
locking nuts (5) securing two ladder brackets (6), two hold-down brackets (7) and ladder
assembly (8) to LMS. Discard four lockwashers (3) and four self-locking nuts (5).
To prevent injury to personnel, always wear eye protection when drilling.
Make sure drill bit has a drill stop to prevent the drill bit from exceeding a depth of one inch.
(2)
Drill out four rivets (9) securing strap assemblies (10 and 11) to inside of LMS.
b. Installation (Refer to Figure 2-31)
(1)
Secure strap assemblies (10 and 11) to inside of LMS with four rivets (9) (Item 78, Appx E).
(2)
Secure two ladder brackets (6), two hold-down brackets (7) and ladder assembly (8) to LMS with
four bolts (1), eight flat washers (2), four new lockwashers (3) (Item 19, Appx E), four nuts (4),
and four new self-locking nuts (5) (Item 43, Appx E).
