TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 206 of 535

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6. Use adjustable wrench to rotate six cam screws (Figure 2, Item 6) toward center of vehicle.

WARNING

Transmission shroud is 80 lb (36.3 kg). To prevent injury, two persons are required to

lift shroud. Failure to comply may result in personnel injury or death.

CAUTION

Remove transmission shroud (Figure 2, Item 2) carefully to avoid damage to shroud seal.

7. With the help of second technician, remove transmission shroud (Figure 2, Item 2) from vehicle brace (Figure 2,

Item 1).

NOTE

Rotate quick disconnect ring (Figure 2, Item 3), if necessary, to gain access to screw (Figure 2,

Item 5) and lockwire (Figure 2, Item 4).

8. Use pliers to remove lockwire (Figure 2, Item 4) at f

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nal drive on both sides of transmission.

NOTE

When removing screw (Figure 2, Item 5), secure quick disconnect ring (Figure 2, Item 3) or

it will snap open and fall down into engine compartment.

9. Use adjustable wrench to remove screw (Figure 2, Item 5) from quick disconnect ring (Figure 2, Item 3).

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TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE - CONTINUED