TM-9-2350-275-BD
M113 FAMILY CARRIER, PERSONNEL SELF-PROPELLED FULL-TRACKED
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE; BATTLEFIELD DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND REPAIR
TM-9-2350-275-BD - Page 88 of 223
TM 9-2350-275-BD
POWERTRAIN/STEERING
7-7. BRAKE LINKAGE DAMAGED
General Information
Braking and steering is accomplished through mechanical linkage to the control steer
differential. Binding linkage or corroded steering lateral cross-shafts can cause the
brakes to remain locked, or not fully released. This procedure gives the method to
follow if normal repair
IS
not possible because of lack of time or parts.
Limitations
●
Degraded mobility
Personnel/Time Required
●
1 soldier
●
10 to 30 minutes
Materials/Tools
●
Large screwdriver or pry bar
●
Hammer
Procedural Step
1.
Check mechanical linkage beginning with the locking pawl and quadrant on the
steering laterals.
a. Open the engine armor door,
b. Raise seats for the M548 and M730.
2.
Check all linkage leading to the steer differential.
3. Pry linkage loose to disengage brakes.
4. If linkage cannot be made to operate freely, pry linkage to fully released position
or disconnect linkage at steer differential.
5.
Braking and steering is then accomplished by down-shifting and by use of pivot
steer.
6. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as
practicable, repair the vehicle using standard maintenance procedures.
7-8
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