TM 5-5420-226-20-3
TRACK LINK PAD REPLACEMENT (Sheet 1 of 2)
TOOLS:
1-1/8 in. socket with 3/4 in. drive
Ratchet with 3/4 in. drive
Ball peen hammer
T-handle with 3/4 in. drive
Torque wrench with 3/4 in. drive (0-600 lb-ft) (0-814 N m)
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Track torquing tool kit (Item 13, Chapter 3, Section I)
Track pad parts kit
SUPPLIES:
REFERENCES:
Position vehicle for easy removal and installation of
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES:
track shoe pad (TM 5-5420-226-10).
Apply parking brake (TM 5-5420-226-10).
NOTE
Track link pads can be removed from
Pads can be removed
T142 tracks.
from vehicle, or from link (off vehicle).
1.
Using socket with ratchet (or T-handle), loosen nut (A). Remove nut. Discard nut
2.
Using hammer, drive shoe pad (B) out of link (C). Discard pad.
INSTALLATION:
1.
Position new pad (B) in link (C). Screw nut (A) onto pad (B) stud,
NOTE
If track torquing tool kit is available, go to step 3. If not
available, do step 2 only.
2.
Using torque wrench, tighten nut to 260-280 lb-ft (352-379 N m),
Go on to Sheet 2