TM 9--2350--292--10
0005 00--5
THEORY OF OPERATION -- CONTINUED
0005 00
TRACK AND SUSPENSION
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Track Support Roller (1) -- supports the weight of the track (2) as it returns to the front of the vehicle
when moving. There are three per side.
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Tracks (2) -- consist of rubber track shoes, end connectors (with bolts and wedges) and center guides.
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Track Drive Hub and Sprocket (3) -- receives power from the transmission output reduction drives and
applies it to the tracks (2) to move the vehicle.
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Bumper Assembly (4) -- provides secondary dampening action in conjunction with the torsion bars (10).
Mounted on first and sixth roadwheels.
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Shock Absorbers (5) -- mounted between the first, second and sixth roadwheel arms (6) and hull to
dampen torsion bar (10) action.
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Roadwheel Arm (6) -- connected to the torsion bar (10). The roadwheels (7) mount to the roadwheel
arms.
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Roadwheel (7) -- mounted to the roadwheel arm (6) and ride on top of the track (2) providing support and
guiding the track (2). There are six per side.
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“Stop” Blocks (8) -- welded to the hull over the second through fifth roadwheels to limit torsion bar wind
up beyond allowable limits.
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Torsion Bar Anchors (hidden) (9) -- secure the ends of the torsion bars (10). One anchor secures one
torsion bar (10).
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Torsion Bar (10) -- secured at the anchor (9) and connected to the roadwheel arm (6), the torsion bar
acts as a spring for the roadwheel (7).
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Adjusting Link Assembly (11) -- provides for track (2) tension adjustments.
D
Compensating Idler Wheel (12) -- provides the interface between the track (2) and the adjusting link as-
sembly (11).
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SIDE ARMOR SKIRT PANELS REMOVED FOR CLARITY
