On July 23 the bolts holding the bogie to the hull were finally removed. In this photo, a floor jack holds the bogie in place until it can be hoisted away.

A five-ton hoist is used to lift the bogie free.

A seldom seen image of the back side of a Sherman bogie.

Mounting bolts for the bogie on the side of the hull.

The bogie in the process of being disassembled.

Close up of the connecting shim that had to be broken to release the rocker arms. The part will either be replaced from spare parts or fabricated.