TM-9-2350-256-10
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
OCTOBER 2014
TM-9-2350-256-10 - Page 640 of 796
CONNECTING TRACK
1.
Lift end of track assembly (Figure 5, Item 3), and install two track connecting fixtures (Figure 5, Item 4) on
four track shoe assembly pins (Figure 5, Item 5).
2.
Tighten two track connecting fixtures (Figure 5, Item 4) until two end connectors (Figure 5, Item 7) can be
installed on track shoe assembly pins (Figure 5, Item 5).
3.
Install two new end connectors (Figure 5, Item 7) until end connectors contact track connecting fixtures
(Figure 5, Item 4).
4.
Remove two track connecting fixtures (Figure 5, Item 4) from the track shoe assembly
pins (Figure 5, Item 5).
5.
Hammer end connectors (Figure 5, Item 7) into position. Install two new wedge bolts (Figure 5, Item 6) and
two new metal wedges (Figure 5, Item 8). Tighten two wedge bolts.
6.
Install new center guide (Figure 5, Item 11) and new cap (Figure 5, Item 10) on track shoe assembly
(Figure 5, Item 2) with new screw (Figure 5, Item 9) and new self-locking nut (Figure 5, Item 1). Tighten self-
locking nut. Mark connected track shoe assembly.
Figure 5.
Track Connection.
7.
Move vehicle (WP 0014) so that track shoe assembly (Figure 6, Item 1) connection is positioned just over
idler wheel (Figure 6, Item 3). Angle between track shoes (Figure 6, Item 1) should be approximately
16 degrees.
8.
Tighten two wedge bolts (Figure 6, Item 2).
9.
Move vehicle (WP 0014) until self-locking nut (Figure 6, Item 4) is accessible. Tighten self-locking nut.
10.
Notify maintenance to torque two wedge bolts (Figure 6, Item 2) and self-locking nut (Figure 6, Item 4).
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