TM 9-2350-256-34
INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE
RECOVERY VEHICLE, FULL TRACKED: MEDIUM, M88A1
SUSPENSION SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE
REMOVAL, DISASSEMBLY, ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Materials/Parts
Tools and Special Tools
References
TM 9-2350-256-10
TM 9-2350-256-20
Removal
1.
Refer to TM 9-2350-256-10 for removal of the tracks. To facilitate the removal of the tracks, disassemble the track fixture
as shown in DISASSEMBLY below. Use the hydraulic impact wrench with the track fixture and impact wrench adapter to
separate the tracks. Refer to TM 9-2350-256-10 for operating instructions on the hydraulic impact wrench.
2.
Refer to TM 9-2350-256-20 for removal of hub and sprocket assemblies, compensating idler assemblies, road wheels and
hubs, torsion bars, road wheel arms, torsion bar anchors, road wheel arm housings, shock absorbers, bumper springs, track
support roller assemblies, and output reduction drives.
Disassembly
1.
Remove cotter pin (1), washer (2), and ratchet (3) from track fixture (4). Do not remove key from shaft end (5). Discard
cotter pin.
2.
Install impact wrench adapter (6) on shaft end (5) and tighten set screw on adapter.
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