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 4 5--21 5--9 CARRIER ASSEMBLY This task covers: a. Removal b. Disassembly c. Inspection d. Assembly e. Installation INITIAL SETUP T ools Artillery and turret mechanic’s tool kit (CL 5180--95--A12, see SC 9999--01--SKO) Materials/Parts GAA (item 18, Appx D) Rope (item 26, Appx D) Lockwire (V) (item 31, Appx G) M109A5** Personnel Required 2 Equipment Condition Breechblock assembly removed (TM 9--2350--311--10) References TM 9--2350--311--10 a. Removal 1 Relieve tension on damper assembly (1) enough to raise and secure operating cam to cab roof with rope. 2 Remove adjuster leaf spring pack (para 5--6). 3 Unscrew breech ring upper lug detent (operating crank detent) (2) which engages annular groove of operat- ing crank assembly (3). WARNING Carrier assembly may fall and injure personnel if not supported. 4 While supporting carrier assembly (4), remove operating crank assembly (3) and operating handle (5). 5 Remove carrier assembly (4). 1 4 3 5 2