TM 9-2350-238-10TO WING A DISABLED M578 RECOVERY VEHICLE–CONTINUED3 To disconnect final drives:a.b.c.d.e.f.g.h.i .Remove six screws and washers (1)securing saddle cap and seal (2).Using a spanner wrench, unscrewlocknut (3) from output coupling (4);a hammer and drift pin may be usedin an emergency.Push locknut (3) back into final drivehousing (5).Using pliers, remove retainer (6) fromgroove in final drive shaft (7).Using a screwdriver, remove finaldrive shaft (7) from output coupling(4) and push final drive shaft (7) intofinal drive housing (5).Retrieve locknut (3) from final drivehousing (5), place retainer (6) into in-terior shoulder of locknut (3) andscrew locknut and retainer onto out-put coupling (4).Replace saddle cap and seal (2) andsecure with six screws and washers(1).Repeat steps 3a thru 3g to discon-nect opposite final drive.Replace and secure transmissiondeck (cover).lllUse a tow bar when towing another vehicle. When final drives aredisconnected, you can’t steer or brake.Tow cables may be used to tow a disabled vehicle short distanceson fairly level terrain only when brakes are operational on thedisabled vehicle. When towing a vehicle in neutral, there is adanger of towed vehicle overrunning towing vehicle.Make sure tow cables are crossed to prevent damage to track.2 - 64
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