TM 9-2350-238-10TRACK–CONTINUEDSPINDLE AND IDLER ARM CLEARANCEMake sure placement of spindle is correct.Proper placement of spindle in arm is whenapproximately 5/8 in. (1.6 cm) of threadedportion of spindle extends outside of arm, Ifplacement is incorrect, rotate spindle either inor out to achieve proper clearance as follows:1 Decrease track tension.3-46, steps 1 thru 4.2 Adjust left side spindle:Refer to pagea.Insert 10 in. (25.4 cm) of bar (item5, appx B) through hub flange intoeccentric shaft spindle.b. TO increase clearance to 5/8 in, (1.6cm), drive vehicle forward until spin-dle has rotated 360 degrees.Measure clearance. Repeat pro-cedure, if necessary. To decreaseclearance, drive vehicle rearward.3 Adjust right side spindle:a.Insert 10 in. (25.4 cm) of bar (item5, appx B) through hub flange intoeccentric shaft spindle.TRACK REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION1 Drive vehicle on level ground and posi-tion track shoe to be removed midwaybetween bottom of drive sprocket andfirst road wheel.b. To increase clearance to 5/8 in. (1.6cm), drive vehicle rearward untilspindle has rotated 360 degrees.Measure clearance. Repeat pro-cedure, if necessary. To decreaseclearance, drive vehicle forward.3 Block opposite track to prevent vehiclemovement. Do not lock vehicle brakes.2 Decrease track tension. Refer to page3-46.3-48
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