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

TM-5-5420-228-24 - Page 509 of 750

TM 5-5420-228-24

HEU OR EARLY MODEL OVERHEAD CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (Sheet 6 of 7)

NOTE

•

For HEU models, install overhead counterbalance valve, hoses, and fittings (page

3-204.7) and then go to step 25.

•

Before installation, use pipe tape on all male threads. Start tape on second thread

so tape will not enter hydraulic system. Remove all caps and plugs as necessary

during installation.

17.

Manually install elbow (N) and attached

parts on overhead cylinder (D).

18.

Using adjustable wrench, tighten

elbow (N).

19.

Manually install elbow (P) and attached

parts on overhead cylinder (D).

20.

Using

adjustable wrench, tighten elbow (P).

21.

Using 1-1/4 inch

wrench, install hose

assembly "CO" (Q) on adapter (R) and

elbow (S).

WARNING

Make sure when connecting hose assemblies (T, U, and V) to check for matching

tags. Hose (T) is marked “’CL", hose (U) is marked "CN", and hose (V) is

marked "CM".

Injury to personnel or damage to equipment could occur.

22.

Using adjustable wrench to hold elbow (N), use

1-1/4 inch wrench to connect hose assembly

"CL" (T).

23.

Using adjust able wrench to hold elbow (W),

use 1-1/4 inch wrench to connect hose a

assembly "C N" (U).

24.

Using 1-1/8 inch wrench to hold adapter (X),

use 1-1/4 inch wrench to connect hose assembly

"CM" (V).

TA251622

Go on to Sheet 7

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