ARMY
TM 5-6115-612-34
MARINE CORPS TM 6115-34/8
AIR FORCE
TO 35C2-3-471-2
NAVY
AG-320B0-MME-000
9-4 EXHAUST NOZZLE.
a.
Inspection.
(1) Loosen turnlock fasteners and
remove plenum access cover.
(2) Loosen turnlock fasteners and
remove engine housing access cover.
WARNING
To prevent injury, do not perform
maintenance on hot components.
Allow adequate time for cooling.
(3) Ensure that exhaust nozzle
(38, figure 9-2) is securely attached
to engine exhaust.
Torque to 30-35
inch pounds (3.4-4.0 Nm).
(4) Ensure
that
nozzle is
securely attached to gasket retainer
ring (42) and nozzle gasket (43).
Torque rim clenching clamp nut (33) to
36-40 inch pounds (4.1-4.5 Nm).
(5) Inspect nozzle and gasket for
damage.
Repair or replace as necessary.
(6) Istall engine housing access
cover and
secure with
turnlock
fasteners.
(7) Install plenum access cover
and secure with turnlock fasteners.
b. Removal.
(1) Loosen turnlock fasteners and
remove plenum access cover.
(2) Loosen turnlock fasteners and
remove engine housing access cover.
(3) Remove exhaust duct in ac-
cordance with paragraph 9-2a.
CAUTION
To prevent damage, exhaust nozzle
must be supported.
Failure to do
so could result in torn/damaged
nozzle gasket.
(4) Place support (block of
wood or other sturdy material) under
exhaust nozzle (38).
NOTE
Remove
top
section
of nozzle
gasket
retainer
last.
This
section provides support to the
exhaust nozzle during disassembly.
(5) Remove
self-locking
nuts
(34), washers (35), capscrews (36), and
four-section
nozzle gasket
retainer
(37).
(6) Disconnect and remove rim
clenching clamp (32).
(7) Carefully
slide
exhaust
nozzle out through exhaust fender.
(8) Remove
self-locking
nuts
(39), washers (40), and screws (41).
(9) Remove
both
sections of
gasket retainer ring (42).
(10) Remove and discard nozzle
gasket (43).
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