8.61
Steering and Suspensions
8
RMK144/Switchback Assault Rail Assembly
Assembly Notes
• Never re-use lock nuts. Always replace with new
pa
rts.
• All pivots must rotate freely after tightening
fa
steners.
RAIL SLIDER
TENSIONER BLOCK
RAIL TIP
BOGIE WHEEL ASM.
RAIL BUMPER
INSIDE OF RAIL
A
B
C
D
D
JAM NUT
RAIL BUMPER
RAIL BRACE
SPRING GUIDE
BOGIE WHEEL MOUNT
DOMED WASHER
BUMPER INSERT
D
D
A
A
E
STANDARD FASTENERS
SWITCHBACK ASSAULT ONLY
RMK 144 ONLY
C
A: 3-6 ft-lbs (4-8 Nm)
B: 4 ft-lbs (5.4 Nm)
C: Torque nut until screw protrudes 7/32" (5.3mm)
D: 19 ft-lbs (25 Nm)
E: 35 ft-lbs (47 Nm)
Some rail shaft fasteners are pre-coated with locking
agent. Never re-use these fasteners once removed.
Always use new pre-coated fasteners.