TM-5-5420-228-24

LAUNCHER HYDRAULICS SYSTEM M48A5/M60A1 TANK CHASSIS, TRANSPORTING: FOR BRIDGE, ARMORED-VEHICLE-LAUNCHED; SCISSORING TYPE, CLASS 60

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT; MAINTENANCE MANUAL

AUGUST 1985

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TM 5-5420-228-24

HEU SCISSORS CYLINDER QUICK DISCONNECT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

(Sheet 1 of 4)

PROCEDURE INDEX

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r

o

c

e

d

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r

e

s

P

a

g

e

Removal

3-204.78

Installation

3-204.80

TOOLS:

Pipe wrench

12-in. Adjustable wrench

3/8-in. socket with 1/2-inch drive

1/2-inch drive ratchet

1/2-in. socket with 1/2-inch drive

1 5/16-in. open end wrench

Long round nose pliers

Hammer

SUPPLIES:

Drip pans (suitable containers)

Rags (Item 12, Appendix D)

Pipe tape (Item 19, Appendix D)

Protective caps and plugs (assorted sizes)

Cotter pins (as required)

Lockwashers (as required)

REFERENCE: LO-12

PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES:

Zero hydraulic pressure (page 3-70.5)

Remove hose assemblies “AR” and “AS” (page 3-204.28)

REMOVAL:

NOTE

Use rags and drip pans to catch excess hydraulic fluid.

Cap or plug all lines and

fittings as they are disconnected.

1.

Use 1/2-inch socket to remove three screws (A) and lockwashers (B) from clamps (C). Remove clamp (C) from

vehicle.

2.

Hold nipple (D) with pipe wrench, use 1-5/16 inch wrench to remove quick disconnect socket (E).

3.

Remove other clamp (C) from nipple (D). Remove nipple (D) with elbow (F) from vehicle.

4.

Hold nipple (D) with pipe wrench and use adjustable wrench to remove elbow (F).

Go on to Sheet 2

3-204.78

Change 3

D

C

E

F