TM-9-2350-256-10

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

OCTOBER 2014
TM-9-2350-256-10

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REMOVAL
NOTE
•
All roadwheels are removed using the same method, except as noted.
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To remove suspension hub roadwheels, perform Steps 1, 7, 8, and 10.
•
To remove compensating idler roadwheels, perform Steps 2 through 6 and 9.
1.
Loosen, but do not remove, ten self-locking nuts (Figure 1, Item 5) securing roadwheels (Figure 1, Item 3) to
hub assembly (Figure 1, Item 4).
2.
Loosen, but do not remove, ten self-locking nuts (Figure 1, Item 5) securing roadwheels (Figure 1, Item 2) to
hub assembly (Figure 1, Item 4).
3.
Disconnect track (WP 0106).
4.
Start main engine (WP 0010). Hold brakes, place transmission in N (WP 0012), and turn the steering wheel
toward the disconnected track.
5.
Slowly release brakes until track has moved off compensating idler roadwheels.
6.
Stop track before it drops behind tiedown. Lock brakes and shut down main engine (WP 0017).
WARNING
Ensure the roadwheel lifter is installed properly, with the top ring of the lifter toward the hull
of the vehicle.
Before driving vehicle on or off roadwheel lifter, clear the area. The lifter may fly out from
under the vehicle if it does not engage the track properly.
Ensure the roadwheel lifter is straight up and down after the roadwheel is lifted off the
track.
Failure to comply may result in personnel injury.
7.
Position roadwheel lifter (Figure 1, Item 7) on suspension arm spindle (Figure 1, Item 8) with top ring of lifter
toward hull and bottom of lifter ahead of roadwheels (Figure 1, Item 3) to be removed.
8.
Drive vehicle forward (WP 0014) to raise roadwheels off of track (Figure 1, Item 1) and onto roadwheel lifter.
Shut down main engine (WP 0017), lock steering and brakes, and chock the vehicle (WP 0103).
9.
Remove ten self-locking nuts (Figure 1, Item 5), ten washers (Figure 1, Item 6), and two roadwheels
(Figure 1, Item 2) from hub assembly (Figure 1, Item 4). Discard self-locking nuts.
10.
Remove ten self-locking nuts (Figure 1, Item 5), ten washers (Figure 1, Item 6), and two roadwheels
(Figure 1, Item 3) from hub assembly (Figure 1, Item 4). Discard self-locking nuts.
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