TM-5-5420-202-10
LAUNCHER, M48A5 TANK CHASSIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2009
TM-5-5420-202-10 - Page 378 of 535
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TM 5-5420-202-10
CAUTION
When increasing track tension, DO NOT move adjusting link beyond groove or red painted
groove (M48A5). Damage to adjusting link may occur. If track tension is still loose after
groove or red painted groove appears, remove one track link and readjust track tension.
Refer to WP 0051. Stow removed track link in fender stowage box. If a track link must be
removed when adjusting one side, the opposite side does not have to be shortened.
NOTE
To adjust track tension on right side of vehicle, pull wrench up to increase tension and push
down to decrease tension. On left side of track, use opposite directions.
14.Use 3-3/16 inch open end wrench (Figure 7, Item 1) to decrease or increase track tension as required by
turning track adjusting link (Figure 7, Item 2).
CAUTION
When increasing track tension, DO NOT move adjusting link beyond groove or red painted
groove (M48A5). Damage to adjusting link may occur. If track tension is still loose after
groove or red painted groove appears, remove one track link and readjust track tension.
Refer to WP 0051. Stow removed track link in fender stowage box. If a track link must be
removed when adjusting one side, the opposite side does not have to be shortened.
15.Repeat step 10.
NOTE
When installing lockwasher and tightening locking screw, ensure high side of adjusting
link is aligned with locking screw.
16.Install new lockwasher (Figure 7, Item 4) and locking screw (Figure 7, Item 3) on track adjusting link
(Figure 7, Item 2).
17.Lubricate adjusting link. Refer to LO 5-5420-202-13.
Figure 7. Final Track Link Adjustment.
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