TM 9-2350-256-34-1Section IV. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS AND AUXILIARIES2-10. Preparation for Removal and Installationa. The vehicle should be cleaned as thoroughlyinside and out as is advisable for the time availableand the operations to be performed. The affectedcomponent and the adjscent area should be cleanedin any case.b. Remove any items of on-vehicle equipment,armament or vehicular components which mayinterfere with efficient operation, Where discon-nection of lines will result in loss of fluid, close anyshutoff valves which may be in the system and,where possible, have a container available to catchfluid issuing from the lines at the disconnectpoints. Open hull and engine compartment drainvalves to drain off accumulated water, fuel or oil.If complete disassembly of the vehicle is to beperformed, pump out and/or - drain fuel tanks.While the component is out of the vehicle, cleanthe exposed hull or compartment areas thoroughly.CAUTIONDo not operate hydraulic system when anyhydraulic- lines are disconnected.c. See that all tools required are readilyavailable. Make sure that any spare parts whichmay be required are available. Provide envelopes,covers, tarpaulins, line plugs or other materialwhich may be required for protection of the vehicleand exposed components until repairs are made.Provide small parts containers, tags or electricwire and terminal markers, as required.d. Provide hoisting or lifting equipment forheavy components and see that supports, benchesor stands are made ready to receive the com-ponents when they are removed.e. Sufficient personnel should be available forthe operation and they should be thoroughlyadvised of their duties before work is started.Provide’ all personnel with any protective equip-ment which may be required, such as goggles,special clothing, gloves, etc. See that allunassigned personnel are clear of the immediateworking area.2-11. FendersRefer to TM 9-2350-256-20 for removal and in-stallation instructions.2-12. Suspension Systemsa. Refer to TM 9-2350-256-10 for removal andinstallation of tracks. Refer to TM 9-2350-256-20for removal and installation of hub and sprocketassemblies, compensating idler assemblies, roadwheels and hubs, torsion bars, road wheel arms,torsion bar anchors, road wheel arm housings,shock absorbers, bumper springs, track supportroller assemblies and output reduction drives.b. To facilitate the removal of the tracks,disassemble track fixture (table 2-1) and attach thefixture adapter (table 2-1). Use the hydraulicimp act wrench with the fixture and adapter whenseparating the vehicle tracks. See figure 2-4 forfixture disassembly instructions. Refer to TM 9-2350-256-10 for operating instructions on thehydraulic impact wrench.2 - 1 5
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