TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 347 of 535

TM 5-5420-202-10

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TEST AND INSPECTION

Inspect attaching hardware, e.g., washers, screws, and bolts, for stripped threads, rust, or corrosion. Replace

any hardware that is defective.

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INSTALLATION

1. Use hammer to tap end connector (Figure 4, Item 2) onto link pins (Figure 4, Item 3) until connector contacts

track f xture (Figure 4, Item 7).

2. Use ratchet to turn track f xture tension adjustment (Figure 4, Item 1) clockwise until track f xture (Figure 4,

Item 7) is loose. Remove track f xture from track (Figure 4, Item 4).

3. Use hammer to tap end connector (Figure 4, Item 2) onto pins (Figure 4, Item 3) until end connector contacts

track (Figure 4, Item 4).

4. Insert wedge (Figure 4, Item 6) in end connector (Figure 4, Item 2).

NOTE

Have f eld mechanic torque bolt. If f eld mechanic is not available, position track as shown

in Breaking and Connecting Track (WP 0055) and tighten bolt. Have f eld mechanic torque

bolt as soon as possible.

5. Use 15/16 inch socket to install bolt (Figure 4, Item 5) in end connector (Figure 4, Item 2) and tighten bolt by

turning clockwise.

6. Adjust track tension. Refer to WP 0056.

Figure 4.

End Connector Installation.

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