Front Idler Yoke Assemby

Figure 7-20. Idler bearing in low position.

7-5. Front Idler Yoke Assemby

a. Removal.

(1) Separate the track and lay it out flat (para

(2) Remove front idler (para 7-4).

(3) Remove recoil rod (2, fig. 7-22) after

removing bolts (4) and washer (3). Then strike

recoil rod (2) with a hammer at rear of yoke (1) to

unseat the taper fit in yoke. Separate rod and yoke.

Figure 7-23. Idler recoil rod alignment.

b. Inspection and Repair.

(1) Inspect front idler yoke for cracks, breaks,

distortion and other damage.

(2) Repair by welding (TM 9-237) or replace

part.

c. lnstallation. Reverse removal procedure and

install the front idler yoke. Adjust front idler ac-

cording to

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