Coupling Cap and Cap Holder

TM 3-1040-214-12

4-38. Coupling Cap and Cap Holder

4-39. Carrier Section

Organizational maintenance personnel are authorized to

replace the coupling cap and cap holder.

replace the carrier pack, strap assemblies, and attaching

hardware.

a. Removal.

a. Upper (Shoulder) Strap Assemblies. Remove

(1) Remove coupling cap (17, Fig. 4-6) and

and replace shoulder straps (detail A, Fig. 4-10).

preformed packing (16).

b. Carrier Pack. Remove and replace the carrier

(2) Remove nut (11) screw (15) and cap

pack and cotton cords (4, Fig. 4-10). The smooth side

holder (14).

of the carrier pack must face the carrier's back.

b. Installation.

c. Short and Long strap Assemblies. Remove and

(1) Install cap holder (14) on bracket and

replace the short and long strap assemblies (Fig. 4-10).

attach with screw (15) and nut (11).

(2) Stow coupling cap (17) with preformed

packing (16) on cap holder (14).

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