PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-677

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 677

APRIL 2009

PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-677 - Page 5 of 33
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PS 677
APR 09
And, it takes only one person to do the job. You can stretch to do it
with one hand on each tool, or use your foot to slide the coupling in place
while turning the second tool.
5
/
8
5
/
8
5
/
8
5
/
8
1
1
/
2
1
1
/
2
7”
7”
8”
The first tool fits right over the coupling
and is used to gently slide the coupling into
the transmission. The second tool turns the
steering tie shaft to engage the gear teeth.
SGT Paul Hussey
SGT Rebekah Ann Kobs
OR ARNG
LaGrande, OR
Tool 2
First tool
fts over
coupling…
…while
second
tool turns
steering
tie sha±t
Stretch to use both tools with your hands…
…or use your ±oot to slide in coupling while turning second tool
This
idea was submitted and approved through the
SMART suggestion
program. If you have a time- or money-saving idea, submit it
to SMART online:
to SMART online:
Not only can your idea help others, but you may make a few bucks, too!
Editor’s note:
TACOM knows a good idea when
they see one! They’ve decided to add your tools
to the fabricated tools section of the TM.
677.06-07.indd
1-2
2/23/09
2:44:25 PM
SGT P.H.
SGT R.A.K.


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