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

TRACK AND SUSPENSION

6. If studs are not available, or old studs

cannot be removed. Weld the hub on as shown.

7. Use the remaining parts of studs to

align hub to final drive and weld in

place with a continuous bead.

8. Reinstall track assembly.

9. Record BDAR action taken. When

the mission is completed, as soon

as practicable, repair tank using

standard maintenance procedures.

9-11. SUPPORT ROLLER DAMAGED

a. Return rollers keep the track

from sagging as it moves from the

sprocket to the idler and are

necessary to keep the track from

being thrown caused by hitting

the hull center section. With

no rollers, tank operation should

be restricted to self evacuation.

b. Return roller damage that

would provide jagged edges which

could snag the track must

be corrected. A roller that will not turn is less of a problem than a bare stub shaft

which would catch the track and break or throw it. F-or rollers that will not turn,

disassemble and clean. The bearings may be damaged and need replacing.

If the roller is broken attempt to turn so that the smoothest segment is up and provides

a sliding surface for the track.

Weld the bearing and roller hub in this position so they

will not turn.

Other Options:

l When the roller is totally missing or cannot be made to provide a smooth sliding

surface, it will be necessary to cut off the hub with a torch.

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