TM 9-1240-380-34
Section 9. VALVE STEM AND VALVE CORE
VALVE STEM AND VALVE CORE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES INDEX
Task
Reference (para)
Removal
Assembly
VALVE STEM AND VALVE CORE REMOVAL
APPLICABLE CONFIGURATIONS: M36
TOOLS: 3/8" and 7/ 16" open end wrench
Valve core wrench
SUPPLIES:
PERSONNEL: One
REFERENCES: JPG 41C for cleaning
EQUIPMENT CONDITION: Infrared body assembly on work, bench
Step
Procedure
1.
Using 7/16" wrench, remove valve (1) from infrared body assembly (2).
2.
Using 7/16" and 3/8" wrenches, remove cap (3) from valve stem (4).
3.
Remove strap (5) from valve stem (4) and cap (3).
4.
Using valve core wrench, remove valve core (6) from valve stem (4).
5.
Using cleaning solvent, remove old sealing compound from threads of valve stem (4).
END OF TASK
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