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

ROD END REPLACEMENT (Sheet 1 of 1)

TOOLS: 9/16 in. open end wrench (2 required)

Ruler

SUPPLIES:

Pencil (Item 71, Appendix D)

Paper (Item 72, Appendix D)

REFERENCE:

TM 5-5420-202-10

REMOVAL:

1.

Using ruler, measure from beginning of threads on rod (A) to center of hole in rod end

(B). Write down this measurement.

2.

Using pencil and paper, note whether rod end (B) is parallel or perpendicular to hull

floor.

3.

Holding rod end (B) with 9/16 inch wrench, use 9/16 inch wrench to loosen nut (C).

4.

IN

Using 9/16 inch

STALLATION:

wrench,

1.

Using 9/16 inch wrench, install rod end (B) on rod (A) in original position, either parallel

or perpendicular to hull floor.

Turn rod end (B) onto rod (A) until the measurement taken

during removal is obtained.

2.

Using

two 9/16 inch wrenches, tighten nut

(C)

to rod end

(B).

3.

Check steering operation (TM 5-5420-202-10).

End of Task

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