Section Ill. EQUALIZER BAR AND TRACK ROLLER FRAME

b. Disassembly. Refer to paragraph 7-2 and

remove the track carrier roller from support

assembly

c. lnspection and Repair.

(1) Inspect track carrier roller (para 7-2 d).

(2) Inspect carrier roller support for cracks.

breaks, distortion or other damage. Repair minor

cracks by welding (TM 9-237). Replace a damaged

carrier roller support.

d. Installation. Install in reverse order of

removal.

Track carrier roller

Roll bar

Equalizer bar

Bolts

Support assembly

Track carrier roller bracket

Figure 7-36. Preparing to remove support assembly.

Section Ill. EQUALIZER BAR AND TRACK ROLLER FRAME

7-9. Equalizer Bar Inspection

Inspect equalizer bar (2, fig. 7-39) for cracks,

breaks, distortion or other damage. Report any

damage or defects of the equalizer bar to depot

maintenance personnel.

7-10. Track Roller Frame

a. Removal.

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

(2) Remove sprocket guard and rear track

roller frame guard.

(3) Remove outer hearing cap (fig. 7-37), and

brace bearing cap (fig. 7-38).

(4) Raise and support the front and rear of the

tractor to allow the track rollers to clear the track

rails.

WARNING

Support front of tractor under center of

equalizer bar.

(5) Attach a suitable sling and hoist around

the track carrier rollers, to support the track roller

frame (3, fig. 7-39). The track roller frame weighs

approximately 4350 pounds.