TM 9-2350-256-20
CHAPTER 2
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
The purpose of this chapter is to present detailed instructions and additional information needed to keep the equipment
and components in good repair. These detailed instructions provide a step-by-step illustrated text describing M88A1
service and maintenance for equipment and components.
The maintenance functions described in this chapter are limited to those functions authorized by the MAC for Unit
Maintenance level activities. If maintenance is needed on any equipment or components that are not discussed in this
chapter, notify Direct Support Maintenance for assistance.
This chapter consists of the following sections:
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Section I: Repair Parts, Special Tools, TMDE,
and Support Equipment...............................................................................2-1
Section II: Service Upon Receipt.................................................................2-2
Section III: Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service (PMCS) ..............2-4
Section IV: General Maintenance ................................................................2-34
Section V: Troubleshooting ........................................................................2-34
SECTION I: REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, TMDE, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
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Task
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General ..................................................................................................................................................2-1
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Common Tools and Equipment...............................................................................................................2-1
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Special Tools, TMDE, and Support Equipment .......................................................................................2-1
2-4
Repair Parts ...........................................................................................................................................2-1
2-1 GENERAL
Tools, equipment, and repair parts are issued to Unit Maintenance personnel for maintaining the M88A1. Tools and
equipment should not be used for purposes other than those prescribed. When not in use, these tools should be properly
stowed in the spaces provided on the vehicle.
2-2 COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
For authorized equipment, common tools and equipment, refer to the Modified Table of Organization and Equipment
(MTOE) applicable to your unit.
2-3 SPECIAL TOOLS, TMDE, AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Certain tools and equipment, specially designed for Unit Maintenance, repair, and general use, are listed in Appendix B
for information only. This list is not to be used for requisitioning parts.
2-4 REPAIR PARTS
Repair parts are listed and illustrated in the repair parts list (refer to TM 9-2350-256-24P) covering Unit Maintenance for
this equipment.
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