TM-9-2350-311-20-1 Maintenance Manual for Volume 1 M109 Hull Download
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TM 9-2350-311-20-1 10-6 TRACKS (T-136 TRACK) This task covers: a. Removal b. Installation General mechanic’s tool kit (item 64, Appx H) Bolts (2) (item 114, Appx G) Crowbar (item 15, Appx H) Retaining wedges (2) (item 153, Appx G) End connector puller (item 44, Appx H) Socket wrench set (item 56, Appx H) Personnel Required Torque multiplier (item 37, Appx H) Three Torque wrench (item 71, Appx H) Track-connecting fixtures (2) (item 20, Appx H) NOTE Both left and right tracks must match. When installing T-136 track on one side of vehicle, other side must be T-136 track. a. Removal 1 Perform steps 1 thru 5 of paragraph 10-4. Remove only two end connectors when removing whole track. WARNING Use extreme care when moving vehicle on only one track. Drive slowly, moving only short distances. Carelessness can result in injury or death to personnel or damage to equipment. 2 Pull straight forward slowly allowing track (1) to unravel from road wheels. b. Installation 1 Raise rear fender (2) to upper position. 2 Lay track (1) out in front of vehicle in a straight line directly ahead of and touching first road wheel (3). 10-11