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

Other Options

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Weld broken or damaged arm

Procedural Steps:

1. Release track tension.

2. Remove damaged components.

3. If roadwheel arm is not in a critical position, tie it

UP

to eliminate interfering

with the track.

4. If the roadwheel arm is damaged in a critical position, remove a roadwheel arm from

a non-critical position and install it in the critical position.

NOTE

Replacement arms without shock absorber mounts can be used in positions

normally equipped with shock absorbers. Vehicle stability will

be greatly decreased.

5. If the roadwheel arm used is from 3, 4, or 5 position and is being used to replace 1,

2, or 6 position, cut the shock strut attachment from the damaged arm and weld it to

the replacement arm.

6.

Reconnect and tension track.

7. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as

practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.

9-19. ROADWHEEL ARM HOUSING BOLTS SHEARED

General Information

The roadwheel arm housing can be damaged by travel over desert or rocky terrain or

mine damage.

Limitations:

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None, if all bolts are installed

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Degraded mobility if all bolts are not available

Personnel/Time Required

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3 soldiers

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2 hours

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