TM-9-2350-260-20-1-3

TANK, COMBAT, FULL TRACKED 105-MM GUN, M60 2350-00-678-5773 (HULL)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE VOLUME 3 OF 4 CHAPTERS 10 THRU 15

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TM 9-2350-260-20-1-3

COMPENSATING IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY REPAIR (Sheet 3 of 5)

CLEANING AND INSPECTION:

1.

Clean all part including bearings.

2.

Minor nicks, scratches, gouges, and pitting are okay

if they are not on machined surfaces.

3.

Inspect bearings and cups for damage.

Replace as

necessary.

4.

Check seal assembly for rust, missing rivets, or

other damage.

Replace seal where required.

5.

Inspect all nuts, washers, and screws for wear and

damaged threads.

6.

Inspect spacer and bearing sleeve on spindles for

scratches, nicks, or dents.

If damaged, notify

support maintenance.

ASSEMBLY:

NOTE

Identify FRONT and BACK of outer grease seal.

Rubber grease seal retaining lip

can be pulled away from metal inner edge on FRONT of seal.

Pull back retaining

lip on seal and expose garter spring.

BACK of seal has rubber grease retainer

bonded to metal case and cannot be pulled away.

OUTER GREASE SEAL

Go on to Sheet 4

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