SECTION I: WHEELS AND TRACKS
TM 9-2350-256-20
8-8 REPLACE COMPENSATING IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY WHEELS, HUB ASSEMBLY, LINKS, AND LINK
BEARINGS
THIS TASK COVERS
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SET-UP
Tools:
Parts:
Tool kit, general mechanic's (Appendix C,
Lockwashers (28) (MS35338-46)
item 53)
Gasket (2) (8387092)
Handle (Appendix C, item 18)
Gasket (2) (8387093)
Puller, mechanical, compensating link bearing
Self-locking nuts (20) (12274570)
(Appendix C, item 35)
Pins, cotter (4) (Appendix G, item 222)
Remover and replacer (Appendix C, item 38)
Wrench, torque, 0-175 lb-ft (0-237 N m)
Reference:
(Appendix C, item 61)
TM 9-2350-256-10
Wrench, torque, 0-600 lb-ft (0-813 N m)
Equipment Condition
(Appendix C, item 63)
Loosen track tension (refer to TM 9-2350-256-10)
NOTE
Left and right idler links are removed in the same manner.
a. REMOVAL
WARNING
Be sure to jack up idler wheel to prevent its dropping after idler link (1) is disconnected.
1 Jack up and block idler arm assembly (1).
2 Remove ten self-locking nuts (2), ten washers (3),
ten bolts (4), and two compensating idler wheels
(5).
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