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 3-5 HULL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES — CONTINUED 3-5.6 Maintenance of T-136 Track — Continued e. Connecting Track — Continued 6 Position vehicle so connecting point is positioned on idler wheel (13) where the track shoes (4) are bent at approximately a 12° angle. Do not tighten bolts when track shoes form a straight line. 7 Install retaining wedges (2) and bolts (1). 8 Notify unit maintenance to torque bolts (1) to 90-100 Ib-ft (122–136 N·m). Torque again after 50 miles (80 km). 9 Check track tension and adjust if necessary (para 3-5.5). 3-30