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 561 of 750

TM 5-5420-228-24

HOLD-DOWN CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (Sheet 3 of 3)

5. Position hold-down cylinder (A) and insert plug (B) through

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Using 15/16 inch wrench, install four

screws (D) and lockwashers (E).

NOTE

Before installation, use pipe thread 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.

recess in bridge seat.

Manually install elbow (F) with its attached parts.

Using adjustable wrench, tighten elbow (F).

Place collar (G) on adapter (H).

Using 13/16 inch wrench, install and tighten adapter (H).

Manually connect nuts of hose assemblies (J and K).

Using 7/8 inch wrench, tighten nuts of hose assemblies (J and K).

Fill hydraulic reservoir (LO 5-5420-202-12).

Bleed hydraulic system (page 3-72).

Check for hydraulic leaks and correct as necessary.

Refill hydraulic reservoir (LO 5-5420-202-12).

Install hold-down cylinder armor (page 3-253).

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