TM 5-3895-377-13&P
4-57.
TIRE REPAIR.
Refer to TM 9-2610-200-20 for care, maintenance, repair, and inspection of pneumatic tires and inner tubes.
4-58.
SAFETY CHAIN REPLACEMENT.
This task covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools and Special Tools
Equipment Condition
Tool Kit, General Mechanics: Automotive
Wheels Chocked (page 2-17)
NOTE
This task discusses replacement of one safety chain. Both safety chains are replaced in the same
way.
(1)
Remove hook (1) from mounting eye (2).
NOTE
First tap to remove pin must be forceful.
(2)
Remove two pins (3) and spacers (4) from connecting links (5 and 6).
(3)
Pull halves of connecting links (5 and 6) apart.
(4)
Remove upper halves of connecting links (5) from mounting eye (2) and hook (1).
(5)
Remove lower halves of connecting links (6) from chain (7).
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