TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-273-BD POWERTRAIN/STEERING SECTION IV. Steering Systems 7-6. STEERING LINKAGE FAILURE General Information Unable to control vehicle, no steer operating the push rods. Limitations: ● Degraded mobility Personnel/Time Required ● 2 soldiers ● 30 minutes Materials/Tool: ● Cannibalized linkage assembly Other Options: ● Weld or splint linkage using procedures for linkage repair in TM 9-2350-276-BD. Procedural Steps: WARNING Do not move turret while manually steering the vehicle. Turret movement could result in severe injury or death. 1. To steer vehicle with broken linkage, station a crew member on the left side of turret for access to the linkage. b. Push the steering rod to the rear to turn the vehicle left. b. Pull the steering rod forward to turn the vehicle right. 2. Maintain communications with the driver by intercom for instructions. 3. Record the BDAR action taken. When the mission is completed, as soon as practicable, repair tank using standard maintenance procedures. 7-7 (7-8 blank) ing capabilities. Steer the vehicle by manually