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

ARMAMENT AND FIRE CONTROL SYSTEMS

10. Remove locking pin setscrew.

NOTE

If proper size screw is not available, use a stiff wire bent to form a slight hook

in ‘one end to pull out locking pin.

11. Insert a 1-1/2 inch long screw, 3/8-16 NC,

through two flat washers and into gun

tube locking pin.

12. Pull on screw to remove locking pin.

13. Turn gun tube counterclockwise

approximate y one-eighth turn.

14. Grasp two guide ropes to steady

the gun during removal.

15. Remove damaged gun tube by

alternate y traversing, elevating and

lowering the hoisting gun (manually).

NOTE

Steps 16 through 27 are concerned

with installation of replacement main gun.

16. Install sling on replacement gun

tube at center of balance mark.

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