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 OR EARLY MODEL TONGUE CYLINDER REPAIR (Sheet 5 of 5)

14. Using second technician, manually start rod

end (Q) on piston rod (A).

15. Insert pin (R) through rod end connector eye (S).

16. Have one technician use piston rod wrench on flats of piston rod (A) to keep piston rod from turning.

17. While second technician holds piston rod (A) from turning, use pin (R) as a lever to turn rod end connector (Q)

clockwise and tighten.

18. Remove pin (R).

19. Service hydraulic reservoir (TM-10).

20. Bleed hydraulic system (page 3-72).

21. Extend tongue piston rod (A) and position rod end connector(Q) into tongue (T) (TM-10).

22. Have one technician hold rod end connector (Q) in position while second technician inserts pin (R) through rod end

connector (Q).

23. Using snap ring pliers, install two retaining rings (U).

24. Using 7/16 inch socket, install two grease fittings (V).

25. Remove wooden block from under tongue cylinder (C).

26. Check for hydraulic leaks and correct as necessary.

27. Service hydraulic reservoir (LO-10).

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