Technical data

TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0022

0022-3

CARBINE ONLY

1 v s 2 0 1

1 0

1 1

1 6

1 5

1 4

1 3

1 2

Figure 4. Disassembly/Assembly of Buttstock Assembly (Carbine).

4. Tap out spring pin (12) located in oval slot of self-locking nut (13), using 1/16 in. punch.

5. Insert index finger into forward end of buttstock (11) and push down on headless shoulder pin (9).

Unscrew self-locking nut (13) and remove lock release lever (14), headless shoulder pin, and helical

spring (10). Remove machine screw (16) and small sling swivel (15).

END OF TASK

CLEANING

RIFLE ONLY: Clean all parts with cleaner, lubricant, and preservative (CLP) (WP 0045, item 9). Use

brush to clean knurled surface of door assembly.

END OF TASK

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

1. Inspect buttstock for cracks using the following guidelines:

a. Under the following conditions, hairline cracks (no chipped away material allowed) originating

from buttplate end of buttstock are acceptable.

(1) One hairline crack, not to exceed 1 in. (2.54 cm) in length, per side of buttstock.

(2) Two additional hairline cracks up to 0.25 in. (0.64 cm) in length, per side of buttstock.

(3) A total of three cracks per side of buttstock, originating from buttplate end, are allowable.