TM-9-2350-311-10 M109 Operator's Manual for M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 and M109A5 Download
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TM 9-2350-311-10 2-10 OPERATING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED 2-10.5 Towing Operations - Continued a. Disconnecting Universal Joints 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open right and left transmission access doors. NOTE If flange and adapter screws are inaccessible, place transmission shift control lever in N (neutral). Push or tow vehicle until universal joint rotates sufficiently to allow access to screws. Remove lockwire (1). Remove four screws (2) at flange assembly (3) and four screws (4) at adapter (5). Slide flange assembly (3) toward final drive, and adapter (5) toward transmission (6). Lift out joint assembly (7). Slide flange assembly (3) off final drive. Check fluid level in final drive after reinstalling flange assembly and adapter (item 22, Appx G). Fluid can be lost with the flange assembly off. 2-114