TM-5-5420-202-20-3

M60A1 CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING; FOR BRIDGE, ARMORED-VEHICLE-LAUNCHED; SCISSORING TYPE, CLASS 60

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 3 OF 4

OCTOBER 1985

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TM 5-5420-202-20-3

SHIFTING FORWARD CROSS TUBE REPLACEMENT (Sheet 4 of 4)

ADJUSTMENT:

NOTE

When adjusting clevises or rod ends,

make certain that threads on control

tubes extend past the “U” of the

clevis, or past the gage opening in

the rod end to ensure a positive grip.

1.

2.

Using two 9/16 inch wrenches and steel tape, adjust rod ends to the center-to-center

distance measured and recorded in steps 3 and 4 of REMOVAL.

Using torque wrench and crowfoot adapter,

tighten nuts (A) against each rod end

(B) to 16-18 lbs-ft (23-24 N·m).

INSTALLATION:

1.

Position one rod end of tube (C) in lever

(D).

2.

Using 9/16 inch wrench, install bolt

(E).

3.

Position other rod end of tube (C) in

bell crank (F).

4.

Using 9/16 inch wrench, install bolt

(G).

5.

Adjust shifting controls and linkages

(page 11-53).

6.

Remove blocks from tracks.

End of Task

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