TM-9-2350-273-BD
M48/M60 SERIES TANK, COMBAT FULL-TRACKED 105-MM GUN
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR
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TM 9-2350-273-BD
POWERTRAIN/STEERING
SECTION IV. Steering Systems
7-6. STEERING LINKAGE FAILURE
General Information
Unable to control vehicle, no steer
operating the push rods.
Limitations:
●
Degraded mobility
Personnel/Time Required
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2 soldiers
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30 minutes
Materials/Tool:
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Cannibalized linkage assembly
Other Options:
●
Weld or splint linkage using procedures
for linkage repair in
TM 9-2350-276-BD.
Procedural Steps:
WARNING
Do not move turret while
manually steering the vehicle.
Turret movement could result in
severe injury or death.
1. To steer vehicle with broken linkage, station a crew member on the left side of
turret for access to the linkage.
b. Push the steering rod to the rear to turn the vehicle left.
b. Pull the steering rod forward to turn the vehicle right.
2. Maintain communications with the driver by intercom for instructions.
3. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.
7-7
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ing capabilities. Steer the vehicle by manually
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