TM 9-2330-203-14&P
4-51. RADIUS ROD MAINTENANCE (M197A1 AND M198A1).
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning and Inspection
d. Adjustment
Initial Setup:
Materials/Parts:
Tools/Test Equipment:
Detergent (Item 4, Appendix E)
General mechanic's tool kit
Dry cleaning solvent (Item 5, Appendix E)
Jack
Rags (Item 12, Appendix E)
Jackstand
a.
REMOVAL
NOTE
Adjustable and fixed radius rods are removed the same way. This task covers
adjustable radius rod replacement.
1.Remove wheel and tire assemblies (para 4-38). Support axle with a jackstand.
2.Loosen two nuts (13). Turn radius rod spacer (10) to relieve tension on bushings (5).
3.Loosen setscrew (12) at each end of radius rod (9).
4.Remove two nuts (1 and 2) and screw (7) from spring bracket (6) and bracket (11) at each end of radius rod (9).
5.Remove two packing retainers (3), bushings (5), spacer (4), and two washers (8) from each end of radius rod (9).
Remove radius rod from spring bracket (6) and bracket (11).
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