Technical data

TM 9-1005-319-23&P 0037
0037-2
DISASSEMBLY
1 v s 2 2 1
R
1
1 1
8
9
1 0
5
4
3
2
7
6
Figure 1. Disassembly of Carrying Handle Assembly.
WARNING
To avoid injury to eyes, use care when removing spring-loaded parts.
1. Drive out spring pin (8) using a 3/32 in. punch. Catch helical spring (7) when punch is withdrawn.
2. Rotate elevating mechanism (1) until rear sight assembly (3) clears gun carrying handle (6). Catch ball
bearing (5) and helical spring (4).
3. Push elevating mechanism (1) out with thumb using slight rotation motion. Catch ball bearing (10)
and helical spring (9).
4. Use 1/16 in. key wrench to remove index screw (2). Discard index screw. Separate elevating
mechanism (1) from knob (11) by hand.
END OF TASK
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
1. Check rear sight parts for serviceability. Inside of apertures should be round and distinct. Replace if
defective.
2. Visually inspect rear sight assembly helical springs and ball bearings for breaks, bends, and missing
parts. Ball bearings should be smooth and round. Replace if defective.
3. Check elevating mechanism for legibility of markings.