TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 353 of 535

TM 5-5420-202-10

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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

TRACK LINK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

Hammer (WP 0077, Table 2, Item 26)

Wrench (WP 0077, Table 2, Item 27)

Socket Wrench (WP 0077, Table 2, Item 30)

Socket Wrench (WP 0077, Table 2, Item 61)

Personnel Required

2

References

WP 0049

WP 0050

WP 0055

Equipment Conditions

Center guide positioned between track link and

compensating idler wheel (WP 0016)

Engine off (WP 0015)

GENERAL

This work package contains information on the removal and installation of the track link.

REMOVAL

1. Ensure vehicle is positioned with defective track link (Figure 1, Item 3) between compensating idler wheel

(Figure 1, Item 1) and front roadwheel (Figure 1, Item 2).

Figure 1. Defective Link.

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References (cont.)