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 90 of 223
TM 9-2350-275-BD
TRACK
AND SUSPENSION
8-2. Assessment Procedure.
a. Visually inspect
Damage found to:
-track
go to para 8-4 and 8-10
- roadwheels
No damage
go to par 8-7
-drive sprockets, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to para 8-6 and 8-10
found
- roadwheel arms
go to para 8-7
- idler assembly
go to para 8-5
- shock absorbers
go to para 8-10
b. Functionally check
Damage found
- track
go to para 8-4 and 8-10
- roadwheels
go to para 8-7
No damage
-drive sprockets, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . go to para 8-6 and 8-10
found
go to para 8-7
- idler assembly
go to para 8-5
- shock absorbers
go to para 8-10
- torsion bars
go to para 8-10
c. Evaluate suspension system:
Track and Suspension Assessment
Fully
Combat
Self
Mission
Combat
Emergency Recovery
Capable
Capable
Capable
Capable
Recover
-All components serviceable X
x
x
x
-Both tracks, drive sprockets,
idlers, and positions 1 and
5 with 2 other positions
serviceable
x x x
-Both tracks, drive sprockets,
idlers and positions 1 and 5
serviceable
x x
x
-Either track, drive sprocket,
idler or position 1 and 5
unserviceable
x
8-2
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