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

NOTE

The use of a torsion bar from the opposite side should be considered a last possible

choice. The bar will have a very short life. It must be replaced as soon as possible and

should be discarded.

(4) Retension track.

(5) Plug open holes.

(6) Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as

practicable, repair the vehicle using standard maintenance procedures.

9-16. COMPENSATING IDLER ARM BROKEN

General Information

The compensating idler arm is required to maintain track tension. Short tracking on

M48/M60 vehicle is not possible. Replacement from another vehicle is the only option

available.

Units are interchangeable between M48A5, M60A1, M60A3 and M88A1. The

M60A3 unit is made of a stronger alloy and has a different part number, but it will fit

on the other vehicles; bushing and sleeves are the same part numbers.

9-17. SUSPENSION SYSTEM INTERCHANGEABILITY

General Information

Damage to track and suspension components will remove or seriously hinder the tanks

mobility and proper repair parts may not be available through the supply system.

Limitations

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Possible degraded stability

Personnel/Time Required

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2-3 soldiers

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1-4 hours

Procedural Steps:

1. Break track and remove damaged components.

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