TM-9-2350-275-BD Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair for M113 Family Download
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TM 9-2350-275-BD TRACK AND SUSPENSION Procedural Steps (Cont) 5. Pry track into place using a crowbar. If a bar is not available, or if attempt is unsuccessful, move the vehicle about a foot back and forth repeatedly, with the rocks in place, until the track straightens itself and the track center guide is in place. Pivot steer may be applied to put a side load on the track. CAUTION Good coordination is required between the one placing the wedging material and driver. 6. Remove the wedge and readjust the track. 7. Re-install the skirts. 8. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as practicable, repair the vehicle using standard maintenance procedures. soon as 8-5. SHORT-TRACKING, IDLER ASSEMBLY DAMAGED General Information Use this procedure if the hull mounting plate for the idler assembly is damaged beyond use or if there is no replacement available for a damaged idler wheel or idler arm assembly. The maximum speed, on good terrain will be limited to 10 mph. Limitations: ● Degraded mobility Personnel/Time Required ● 2 soldiers ● 2-3 hours Procedural Step 1. Separate track midway 4th and 5th roadwheel. 2. Remove idler assembly hull idler plate. between from 3. Remove track adjuster. 4. Remove shock absorber from rear roadwheel support arm. 8-5