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

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TM 9-2350-238-20-1
6
Screw rigid shaft coupling into end of torsion bar (9).
7
Remove torsion bar (9) using slide puller.
NOTE
Steps 8 thru 14 apply to removal of broken torsion bar.
8
To gain access to broken torsion bar, remove idler wheel arm and hub assembly, refer to page
2-855; or remove roadwheel arm and hub assembly, refer to page 2-836.
9
Form a slip loop in one end of sling.
10
Reach through opening in hull where
11
Place slip loop around end of broken
arm and hub assembly (1) was removed.
torsion bar (9) and remove broken torsion bar through arm
and
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hub assembly opening.
NOTE
For the right side number 1 roadwheel torsion bar socket, gain access at the
bottom front of driver’s compartment.
For the right side number 2 roadwheel torsion bar socket, gain access at the
bottom rear of driver’s compartment.
For the right side number 3 roadwheel torsion bar socket, gain access at the
bottom of the battery compartment.
For the right side number 4 roadwheel torsion bar socket, gain access at the
bottom left front of the turret well.
For the right side idler wheel torsion bar socket, gain access at the bottom left
rear of the turret well.
For the left side number 1 and number 2 roadwheel torsion bar sockets, gain
access at the right side of the powerplant compartment.
For the left side number 3 roadwheel torsion bar socket, gain access through the
right side hull tunnel.
For the left side number 4 roadwheel torsion bar socket, gain access at the
bottom right front of the turret well.
For the left side idler wheel torsion bar socket, gain access at the bottom right
rear of the turret well.
Torsion bar socket may not come completely free from hull because of broken
torsion bar.
12
If broken torsion bar cannot be reached or does not come loose, gain access to torsion bar
socket (10). Remove torsion bar socket, refer to page 2-827.
13
Reach through access to torsion bar socket (10) and turn torsion bar socket and broken torsion
bar (9).
14
Tap broken end of torsion bar with driftpin to remove it from torsion bar socket (10). Remove
broken torsion bar (9) and torsion bar socket (10) from hull.
1
Inspect for broken, damaged, or missing parts.
2
Repair is by replacement of authorized parts (TM 9-2350-238-24P-1).
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