TM-9-2350-238-20-1

HULL AND RELATED COMPONENTS RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: LIGHT, ARMORED, M578

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

MAY 1994

TM-9-2350-238-20-1 - Page 1173 of 1364

TM 9-2350-238-20-1

NOTE

•

Procedures are written for one

track shoe pad, but apply to all

track shoe pads.

•

Step 1 applies to the removal of

the track shoe pad when the track

is installed on the vehicle.

1

Position track shoe (1) between drive hub

sprocket (2) and roadwheel (3).

2

If damaged, remove self-locking nut (4)

and track shoe pad (5) from shoe

assembly (6).

INSPECTION/REPAIR

1

Inspect for broken, damaged, or missing

parts.

2

Inspect track shoe pads for wear to or

below height of grouser lugs.

3

Inspect track shoe pads for chunks of

rubber gouged out of contact surfaces.

4

For disassembly of track, refer to page

2-873.

5

If installing arctic traction kit for the first

time, store old track shoe pads in a clean,

dry place.

6

Using a wire brush, clean and remove old

rubber from pad seating area on track

shoe.

7

Repair is by replacement of authorized

parts (TM 9-2350-238-24P-1) which do not

meet inspection criteria.

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