Section I. Introduction 1. Scope 2. Characteristics 3. Difference Between Models 4. Description of Adjustable Rear Sight Assemblies 5. Description of Cartridge 6. Data 7. Forms and Records
Section II. Inspection Prior to Disassembly 8. General 9. Purpose 10. Reports 11. Inspection — General Condition, Operation, and Functioning 12. Operating Inspection, Carbines, cal. .30, M2 and M3 13. Trigger Pull 14. Barrel and Receiver Group 15. Headspace Gauging 16. Magazine 17. Adjustable Rear Sight Assembly
Section III. Tools, Gauges, and Fixtures 18. General 19. Special Tools
Section IV. General Maintenance 20. Scope 21. Allocation of Maintenance Responsibilities 22. General Methods 23. Removal of Rust 24. Removal of Burs from Screw Heads and Working Surfaces 25. Inspection and Replacement of Springs 26. Testing Carbine After Assembly 27. Cleaning and Rust Prevention 28. Rust Preventives and Cleaning Materials 29. Storage and Shipping
Section V. Trigger Housing Group 30. Disassembly 31. Inspection 32. Inspection — Carbine, Cal. .30, M2, and M3 33. Maintenance and Repair 34. Functional Check
Section VI. Operating Slide Assembly 35. Inspection 36. Maintenance and Repair 37. Functional Check
Section VII. Bolt Group 38. Disassembly (fig. 30). 39. Inspection 40. Assembling 41. Functional Check
Section VIII. Front Sight Assembly 42. Disassembly 43. Inspection 44. Maintenance and Repair 45. Assembly
Section IX. Rear Sight Assembly 46. Disassembly 47. Inspection 48. Maintenance and Repair 49. Assembling
Section X. Barrel and Receiver Group 50. Disassembly (fig. 43). 51. Inspection 52. Maintenance and Repair 53. Assembling
Section XI. Stock Group 54. Disassembly 55. Inspection 56. Maintenance and Repair 57. Assembly
Section XII. Magazine Assembly 58. Disassembly 59. Inspection (figs. 68 and 69). 60. Assembly
Section XIII. Equipment 61. Sling (M1, M1A1, and M2) 62. Oiler (except M1A1) 63. M4 Bayonet Knife 64. M8A1 Scabbard
Section XIV. Function Firing and Final Inspection 65. General 66. Function Firing 67. Final Inspection