TM 55-1520-240-23-9
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INSTALL TUNNEL FORWARD CONNECTING LINKS (Continued)
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6.
Position left forward connecting link (15) and
connecting link (16) in control arm (9).
7.
Install bolt (17), two washers (18 and 19), and
nut (20). Torque nut to 60 to 90 inch-pounds.
8.
Check for 0.060 inch minimum clearance
between threaded end of bolt (17) and idler (21).
If clearance is 0.060 inch or more, go to step 13.
If clearance is less than 0.060 inch, go to step 9.
9.
Remove nut (20), washers (18 and 19), and bolt
(17). Burnish idler (21) under bolt hole. Use
abrasive paper (E11). Do not exceed 0.040 inch
in depth and 1 inch in diameter. There shall be
no sharp indentations or gouges in burnished
area. Touch up burnished area with two coats of
epoxy primer (E292.1). Wear gloves (E184.1).
10.
Install bolt (17), two washers (18 and 19), and
nut (20). Torque nut to 60 to 90 inch-pounds.
11.
Install cotter pin (22) and turn end of cotter pin
into nut castellations. Do not turn cotter pin under
threaded end of bolt. This is done to maintain
0.060 inch clearance.
12.
Check bolts (10 and 17). Bolt shall not rotate with
torque less than 10 inch-pounds. Bolt shall have
no axial looseness. If bolt rotates or is loose, add
washer under nut, then repeat step 5 or 7.
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