TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-273-BD TRACK AND SUSPENION SECTION III. Drive and Road Wheels 9-9. General. a. There is little that can be done to repair a sprocket that has sustained damage. However, if the hub is intact, there may be some things done that can make it functional. b. Usually, the sprocket must be replaced with a new or cannibalized item. The vehicle cannot operate with either the inner or outer sprocket missing on a side, but it can function with one or several non-consecutive teeth missing from the sprocket. Operations should be limited to low-speed, gradual turns. - 9-10. DRIVE SPROCKET HUB SHEARED OFF General Information Loose sprocket hub because of sheared sprocket hub studs can be repaired procedure. Operating with improperly tightened sprocket studs can cause studs. Vehicle cannot be propelled when one drivetrain is inoperative. Limitation ● None Personnel/Time Required ● 4 soldiers ● 3 hours Materials/Tools: ● Arc welding equipment Procedural Steps: 1. Break track. 2. Remove drive sprocket as shown. 3. Attempt to remove broken studs. 4. If hub is damaged, remove a hub from another damaged vehicle. 5. If new studs are available, replace studs and install hub. following this shearing of 9-7