TM-5-5420-202-10

LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

DECEMBER 2009

TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 360 of 535

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ADJUSTMENT

1. Remove dirt and mud from locking screw (Figure 1, Item 2) and adjusting link (Figure 1, Item 1).

Figure 1.

Track Adjusting Link.

2. Turn double head wrench (Figure 2, Item 3) counterclockwise and loosen locking screw (Figure 2, Item 4) until

adjusting arm (Figure 2, Item 2) moves.

NOTE

On right side of vehicle, rotate down on single head wrench (Figure 2, Item 1) to loosen track

tension. On left side of vehicle, rotate up on single head wrench to loosen track tension.

3. Use single head open-end wrench (Figure 2, Item 1) to rotate wrench up or down until track sags.

Figure 2.

Loosening Track Tension.

4. If no further maintenance is required, adjust track tension. Refer to WP 0056.

END OF TASK

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