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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TOWING PINTLE REPAIR (Sheet 3 of 5)

10.

11.

12.

Using 5/16 inch socket, remove fitting

(L).

Using hammer and 3/8 inch punch, remove

staked pin (M) securing latch (N) to

latch (K).

Remove latch (N) and spring (P) from

latch (K) housing.

13.

Slide sleeve assembly (Q) off towing

pintle (C).

14.

CLEANING AND INSPECTION:

1.

Inspect nuts and pintle for excessive

15.

wear or stripping of threads. Replace

as required.

2.

Remove any deformed metal from around

cavity from which pin was removed.

Using screwdriver, remove screw (R) and

chain and cotter pin (E) from towing pintle

(C).

Using 5/16 inch socket, remove fitting (S).

Cleaning agent specified is flammable. Use only in well ventilated areas. Keep away from flames,

sparks, or heat. Do not smoke while using. Prevent contact with eyes, mouth and/or skin. Wear

rubber gloves when performing cleaning procedures.

3.

Wash lock cavity with dry cleaning solv-

ent and dry with low pressure compressed

air.

ASSEMBLY:

1.

Place chain ancl cotter pin (A) in install-

ation position on towing pintle (B).

2.

Using screwdriver, install screw (C) securing

chain and cotter pin (A) to pintle (B).

Go on to Sheet 4

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