TM-9-2350-311-20-2 Maintenance Manual Volume 2 for M109 Cab Download
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TM 9–2350–311–20–2 5–16 5–7 SPINDLE ASSEMBLY — CONTINUED a. Removal — Continued NOTE • Perform step 8 for M284 cannon assembly containing plunger assembly 11580469. • When the plunger assembly is pulled out and locked in position B, the nut and spindle assembly can be removed without the housing and firing group block. • the plunger assembly cannot be pulled out easily, a screwdriver or pry tool can be inserted be- tween plunger tip and nut. Applying leverage will free plunger assembly. 8 Move pin (13) located on top of plunger assembly (14), against helical compression spring (15) from position A to position B. NOTE Cartridge extractor is located inside firing group block. 9 Partially withdraw nut (8) by moving cartridge extractor (16) away from nut. Support firing group block (4) and housing (17). Using spanner wrench, remove nut. 8 17 4 16 Position A Position B Position C “Pin” PLUNGER ASSEMBLY 11580469 M284 CANNON CONFIGURATION 15 13 14