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

T142 TRACK LINK REPLACEMENT (Sheet 2 of 3)

REMOVAL:

1.

Using 15/16 inch socket, loosen end connector bolt

(A) approximately 1/4 inch on both sides of bad link

(B).

2.

Using hammer, hit bolts (A) to loosen wedges (C).

3.

Remove bolts and wedges at both sides of track link

(B).

Throw bolts and wedges away.

4.

Using puller tool or hydraulic end connector puller (if

available), (Item 8, Chapter 3, Section I) remove end

connectors (D) from both sides of link (B).

Throw

end connectors away.

5.

Using 1-5/16 inch socket, T-slide handle, and

extension, loosen nut (E).

6.

Remove nut (E) and centerguide (F).

Throw nut and

centerguide away.

7.

Using hammer, tap bolt (G) loose.

8.

Remove bolt (G) and cap (H).

Throw bolt and cap

away.

9.

Remove link assembly from track.

Throw link assembly away.

Go on to Sheet 3

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