TM-9-2350-261-10
CARRIER, M113A2, M577A2, M1064, M1068, M1059 AND M901A1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TM-9-2350-261-10 - Page 79 of 761
TM 9-2350-261-10
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION — Continued
0002 00
SUSPENSION SYSTEM - ALL CARRIERS
The carrier moves on its suspension system which includes the following components:
Road wheels - ten on each side to support weight of carrier
Road wheel arms - five on each side splined to individual torsion bars to suspend carrier
Torsion bars - firmly anchored to carrier to keep road wheels on ground
Tracks - on each side driven by final drive sprockets to propel carrier
Track adjusters - secured to idler wheels to maintain track tension
Shock absorbers - at first, second, and fifth road wheels to stabilize carrier
0002 00-29
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