TM-9-2350-256-20-1

RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL VOLUME 1 OF 2

NOVEMBER 2005

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ITEM

INTERVAL

MAN-

ITEM TO BE

PROCEDURE

EQUIPMENT

NO.

HOUR

CHECKED OR

NOT READY

SERVICED

AVA I L A B L E I F :

5

S

Shock

Absorbers

WARNING

Be careful when feeling shock absorbers. They

can heat up enough to cause burns.

NOTE

Prior to performing this check, the vehicle must

be operated for 5–10 minutes.

a. Attempt to move shock absorbers from side to side. If movement

is present, shock absorber bearing or pin is defective. Refer to WP

0285 00 for removal and installation instructions.

b. Tighten loose mounting bolts. Torque upper bracket bolts (1) to

145–175 lb-ft (197–237 N•m) and lower bracket bolts (2) to 300–340

lb-ft (407–461 N•m).