TM-9-2350-277-10
CARRIER, M113A3, M577A3, M1059A3, M1064A3, M1068A3 AND M58
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION — Continued
0002 00
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
The carrier moves on its suspension system which includes the following components:
Road wheels — ten on each side to support weight of carrier
Road wheel arms — five on each side splined to individual torsion bars to suspend carrier
Torsion bars — firmly anchored to carrier to keep road wheels on ground
Tracks — on each side driven by final drive sprockets to propel carrier
Track adjusters — secured to idler wheels to maintain track tension
Shock absorbers — at first, second, and fifth road wheels to stabilize carrier
Track idler wheel — adds tension to track when grease is pumped into track adjusters
Final drive sprocket — power the tracks to move the carrier
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