TM-9-2350-311-20-2 Maintenance Manual Volume 2 for M109 Cab Download
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TM 9–2350–311–20–2 Change 2 5–11 5–6 ADJUSTER LEAF SPRING This task covers: a. Removal b. Disassembly c. Inspection d. Assembly e. Installation f. Adjustment INITIAL SETUP Tools Artillery and turret mechanic’s tool kit (SC 5180–95–CL–A12) Pipe wrench (item 15, Appx H) Spacer (Figure E–3, Appx E) Spanner wrench (item 17, Appx H) Materials/Parts Cotter pin (item 41, Appx G) GAA (item 17, Appx D) Masking tape (item 37, Appx D) Straight headless pin (item 4, Appx G) Equipment Condition Breech mechanism disassembled and breechblock assembly removed (TM 9–2350–311–10) a. Removal WARNING Cannon tube may slide out of battery and harm personnel if not placed at zero elevation. 1 Place cannon tube at zero elevation. If weapon is to be left unattended, secure cannon tube to prevent elevation. 2 Secure shaft collar (1) with spacer, remove cotter pin (2) and slotted nut (3) from recuperator piston shoul- dered shaft (4) and push cannon assembly out of battery until breech mechanism leaf spring adjuster clears end of rammer. Discard cotter pin. 3 Close breechblock carrier assembly (5) and rotate operating crank (6) clockwise as far as it will go. Remove headless shoulder pin (7). 2 4 3 5 6 7 1 SPACER