NDT

Make sure you have the volute spring compressor, which is basically a threaded rod that goes into holes under the top return roller. Install the two compressors when the ht is sitting on the ground, so the spring is somewhat compressed. Next use a chain to tie each side of the bogie cluster up, run the chain over the spring trunnion from one cluster to the other, otherwise they will drop down when you jack up the ht. Compress and split the rear idler and the track will be ready to wrestle off.

Get help when man-handling the track! It is very clumsy to fight with by yourself.