TM-9-2350-261-34 Direct and General Maintenance Manual M113A2 M577A2 M1064 M1068 M1059 M901A1 Download

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TM 9-2350-261-34 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA 0002 00 EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES For equipment characteristics, capabilities, and features, see your –10. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTIONS OF MAJOR COMPONENTS ENGINE A diesel engine is located in the power plant compartment. TRANSFER GEARCASE The transfer gearcase is connected to the engine and transmission. It provides power through pulleys to the fan and generator. TRANSMISSION An automotive transmission connects to the transfer gearcase and powers the differential. DIFFERENTIAL The differential has three propeller shafts, one inputting power from the transmission, and two propeller shafts attached to final drives. The differential is the steering and braking for the power train. FINAL DRIVES Final drives attach to the differential by propeller shafts. They deliver power to drive sprockets at the front of the carrier. TRACKS AND SUSPENSION Drive sprockets are at the front of the carrier drive track. Torsion bars and shock absorbers attach to road wheels and provide suspension. 0002 00-1