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

Procedural Steps (Cont'd)

8. Using boom, lift gun mount and tube assembly and re-install into turret.

9. Re-install trunnion bearings.

10. Reconnect elevating mechanism.

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

practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures.

10-12. GUN TUBE INTERCHANGEABILITY

General Information:

Gun tube is damaged and requires replacement. The 105MM gun tubes are

interchangeable on the M48A5, M60A1, M60A3,M1, the British L7A1 and the German

L7A3 Tanks.

Limitations:

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None

Personnel/Time Required:

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2 soldiers

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1-2 hours

Materials/Tools:

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Lift capability

Procedural Steps:

1. Remove heat shields, if applicable.

2. Attach block and tackle or boom

from wrecker, to bottom of tube.

3. Remove pin holding gun tube in place.

4. Using girth wrench, turn gun tube

one-eight turn counterclockwise or to

unlock-position mark on shield.

5. Attach guide ropes to end of

6. Remove tube assembly.

tube.

7. Insert replacement gun tube into

shield assembly.

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