TM-5-5420-203-14

BRIDGE, ARMORED VEHICLE LAUNCHED, SCISSORING TYPE CLASS 60 & CLASS 70 ALUMINUM, 60 FOOT SPAN; FOR M48A5 AND M60 LAUNCHER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JUNE 1991

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TM 5-5420-203-14

FAR-SHORE RAMP SECTION REPLACEMENT (Sheet 1 of 2)

TOOLS/EQUEMENT:

General Mechanics Tool Box SC 5180-90-N26

Lifting Device (8000 lbs capacity)

Sling, Multiple Leg

SUPPLIES:

None.

EQUIPMENT CONDITIONS:

Tie Rods removed (pg 3-13).

Flexible Hydraulic lines removed (Diaphragm) (pg 3-32).

Lateral Brace removed (pg 3-34).

Far-Shore Ramp Section Transverse Brace removed (pg 3-36).

Diaphragm removed (pg 3-51).

PERSONNEL:

Five

REMOVAL

REMOVE FAR-SHORE RAMP SECTION (7).

a.

b.

C.

FRH hydraulic fluid may contain

Tricresyl Phosphate (TCP) which, if

taken internally, can cause paralysis.

Hydraulic fluid may be absorbed

through the skin. If hydraulic fluid gets

on skin, wash with soap and water as

soon as possible.

Release hydraulic pressure by turning

manual hydraulic bleed valves (1) and (2)

located within the protective housings (3)

on both ends of hydraulic cylinder (4).

Remove four retaining pins (5) from four

locking and connecting pins (6). Remove four

locking and connecting pins (6) securing ramp

section (7) to center section (8).

Using lifting device and sling, separate

damaged ramp section (7) from adjoining

center section (8) a distance of about 1 ft.

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