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TM 9-2350-358-BD CHAPTER 10 WHEELS AND TRACKS BDAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT OR FOR TRAINING AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER. (AUTHORIZED TRAINING FIXES ARE LISTED IN APPENDIX E.) IN EITHER CASE, DAMAGES SHALL BE REPAIRED BY STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE. SECTION I. INTRODUCTION 10-1. SCOPE This chapter contains fault assessment and repair procedures available to find and fix battlefield damage to wheels and tracks (suspension assembly). 10-2. ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE Table 10-1. Wheels and Tracks Visual Assessment VISUALLY INSPECT DAMAGE FOUND TO: Roadwheel arm ........................................................... para 10-5 Roadwheel arm hub .................................................... para 10-6 Roadwheel .................................................................. para 10-8 Torsion bar .................................................................. para 10-9 Track adjuster ............................................................. para 10-11 Idler wheels ................................................................. para 10-12 Drive sprocket ............................................................. para 10-14 Track ........................................................................... para 10-15 Determine if: No damage found Damage can be repaired Damage cannot be repaired - Note repair requirements - Note extent of damage repair requirements Go to Table 2-3 Evaluation of Performance Capability Visual inspection is complete. Return to Table 2-1 to continue visual assessment. 10-1