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

Procedural Steps (Cont'd)

b.

It is most desirable to have torsion bars in positions 1, 2, and 7. Positions 4 and 5

are least critical.

c. Torsion tube covers protect the torsion bars from rust and physical scratching or

notching which could shorten the life of the bar.

In a combat emergency, the covers

are not necessary to the operation of the vehicle.

9-21. SHOCK ABSORBERS

Shock absorbers stabilize the vehicle. The vehicle can function without one or more of

the shock absorbers but the ride and gun stabilization will be degraded and will get

increasingly worse.

The shock absorber depends on the oil with which it is filled for

both, damping and lubrication. The indication of a defective shock absorber will be a

significant loss of oil or feeling cold to the touch.

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