TM-9-2350-273-BD M60 M48 Battle Damage Assessment and Repair Download
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TM 9-2350-273-BD TRACK AND SUSPENSION Procedural Steps (Cont'd) b. It is most desirable to have torsion bars in positions 1, 2, and 7. Positions 4 and 5 are least critical. c. Torsion tube covers protect the torsion bars from rust and physical scratching or notching which could shorten the life of the bar. In a combat emergency, the covers are not necessary to the operation of the vehicle. 9-21. SHOCK ABSORBERS Shock absorbers stabilize the vehicle. The vehicle can function without one or more of the shock absorbers but the ride and gun stabilization will be degraded and will get increasingly worse. The shock absorber depends on the oil with which it is filled for both, damping and lubrication. The indication of a defective shock absorber will be a significant loss of oil or feeling cold to the touch. 9-16