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 512 of 750

TM 5-5420-228-24

HEU OR EARLY MODEL OVERHEAD CYLINDER REPAIR (Sheet 2 of 6)

2.

Using 1-5/16 inch socket, remove 10screws

(B), lockwashers (C), and two retainers (D).

CAUTION

Do not hit grease fittings in pin (E) with

hammer or punch. Grease fittings will be

damaged if hit.

3.

Using hammer and punch, remove pin (E).

4.

Retract overhead piston until rod end (F) is

clear of mount (G) (TM-10).

5.

Relieve hydraulic pressure (page 3-71).

6.

Insert pin (E) through eye (H) of piston rod end (F).

7.

Have another technician use cylinder rod wrench on flats of piston rod (J) to keep rod from turning.

8.

Using pin (E) as a lever, turn rod end (F) counterclockwise and remove.

9.

Using masking tape, tape threads of piston rod (J).

10.

Remove pin (E).

NOTE

Place container under overhead cylinder

(A) to catch fluid.

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