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
POWERTRAIN/STEERING
SECTION III. Final Drive
7-5. FINAL DRIVE MOUNTING STUDS BROKEN OR SHEARED
General Information:
Loose final drive mounting studs can cause the final drive to work loose and shear the
studs. Severe damage to the transmission, final drive and/or track may result if the
damage is not repaired promptly.
Limitations:
Option 1:
None with a complete set of replacement studs; if less then a complete
set, degraded mobility.
Option 2: Welded repair requires periodic inspection.
Personnel/Time Required:
2 soldiers
4 hours per final drive
Materials/Tools:
Replacement stud(s)
Welding equipment
Lift capability
Procedural Steps:
Option 1
1. Break track and remove sprocket and hub assembly from final drive.
2. Remove broken/sheared studs from final drive.
3. Install replacement bolts or studs (use every other stud from the opposite final drive
if required).
4. Re-install sprocket and hub assembly.
5. Reconnect track and adjust tension.
Option 2.
1. Break track and remove sprocket and hub assembly from final drive.
2. Ensure that the final drive housing is seated to the hull, and weld the final drive
housing to the hull.
3. Re-install sprocket and hub assembly.
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