Technical data

TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0015

0015-18

ASSEMBLY - Continued

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Figure 23. Installation of Compensator.

14. Install new recessed washer (18) with the large diameter of recessed washer forward toward

compensator and the small diameter rearward toward barrel assembly (8).

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T H I R D S L O T

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Figure 24. Alignment of Compensator.

NOTE

Recessed washer does not require torquing.

15. Install compensator (16) on barrel assembly (8) using combination wrench (15). Tighten compensator

hand tight and then tighten a minimum of 90 degrees but no more than 450 degrees to align center of

middle slot (25) with post of front sight assembly (10). Tighten compensator to complete alignment

with front sight post to top dead center (TDC). Do not over rotate. If compensator is turned

backwards, the compensator will loosen, so procedure must be started again with a new recessed

washer.