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 3-5.7 Maintenance of T-154 Track — Continued b. Installing Track Shoe 1 Position track shoe (3) on one end of disconnected track and secure with two end connectors (2). 2 Using a crowbar, raise track far enough to install two track fixtures (7). 3 Install two track fixtures (7) across track shoe being connected and tighten evenly until track link pins (6) are close enough to install two end connectors (2). 4 Connect track shoe with two end connectors (2) and remove two track fixtures (7). 5 Install two end connectors (2) on track shoe (3) by tapping with hammer until end connectors are flush with track link pins (6). NOTE A lubricant is applied to end connector bolts at the manufacturer. Any end connector bolt torqued dry is incorrectly torqued (too LOW). If a bolt is removed and reinstalled, a new coating of lube must be applied. Any oil or grease is acceptable. 6 Install and tighten four bolts (1) in four end connectors (2). 7 Mark replaced end connectors (2). 8 Move track so that replaced end connector (2) is at the 12 o’clock position (top) of the idler wheel (8). NOTE Notify unit maintenance to torque replaced end connector bolts (1) to 380-420 lb-ft (515570 N . m) wet. 9 Adjust track tension (para 3-5.5). 10 Drive vehicle at a speed not to exceed 10 MPH for a short distance alternating right and left steers. 11 Stop vehicle and visually inspect the four end connectors (2) of the replaced track shoe (3). If any end connectors have shifted position, reposition and torque the four end connector bolts (1) (steps 7 and 8). 3-32 Change 2