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
TM-9-2350-273-BD - Page 111 of 288
TM 9-2350-273-BD
TRACK AND SUSPENSION
Damage found to:
-Track; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to Section II
-Roadwheels;. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to Section III
-Drive Sprockets; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to Section III
-Support Rollers; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to Section IV
-Roadwheel Arms; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to Section IV
-Idler Assembly; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to Section II
-Shock Absorbers; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to Section IV
-Torsion Bars;
......................
go to Section IV
-All components serviceable X
x
x
x
-Both tracks, drive sprockets,
x
x
x
idlers, and positions 1 and
6 with 3 other positions
serviceable
-Both tracks, drive sprockets,
x
x
x
idlers and positions 1 and 6
serviceable
-Either track, drive sprocket,
x
idler or position 1 and 6
unserviceable
9-3 BDAR Procedure Index
Para
Track Partially Thrown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..9-5
Track Wedge Lost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..9-6
Center Guides . . . .
.... . . . . . .
......
.. .
.. .
9-7
Traction Inadequate . .
. . . . .
... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Drive Sprocket Hub Sheared Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Support Roller Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..9-11
Roadwheels . . . . . . . . . . .
.... .
......
. . .
... 9-12
Roadwheel/Hub Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..9-13
Position 2, 3, 4, or 5 Missing or Damaged . . . . . . . . . . .
..9-15
Compensating Idler Arm Broken . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..9-16
Suspension System Interchangeability . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..9-17
Roadwheel Arm Damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..9-18
Roadwheel Arm Housing Bolts Sheared . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..9-19
Torsion Bars . . . . . . . . . . .
... . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 9-20
Shock Absorbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..9-21
9-2
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