TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 318 of 535

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TM 5-5420-202-10

ITEM

NO.

INTERVAL

ITEM TO BE

CHECKED OR

SERVICED

PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT

NOT READY/

AVAILABLE IF:

l. Tighten both inboard and outboard end

connector bolts.

m.Tighten center guide nut. If end connector

is damaged, replace connector. Refer to

WP 0049.

Figure 54.

Compensating Idler Wheel.

n. If center guide is loose, perform the following

steps:

1. Move vehicle until defective or loose center

guide is between compensating idler wheel

and No. 1 roadwheel.

2. Tighten loose center guide nut. (For

reference, proper torque is 360 to 380 lb-ft

(488.2 to 515.3 Nm.)

3. If center guide is damaged, replace center

guide. Refer to WP 0050.

Figure 55.

Track Pad.

0048-50

Table 1.

PMCS - Continued