TM-9-2350-311-34-2 Maintenance Manual for Volume 2 M109 Cab Download
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TM 9-2350-311-34-2 5-4 CANNON TUBE - CONTINUED a. Removal - Continued 18 19 20 21 22 Use l-beam trolley with lifting capacity of at least 3200 pounds (1452 kg) for M185 cannon or 3750 pounds (1701 kg) for M284 cannon to prevent injury to personnel. Attach muzzle end of 30-foot cable or rope (4) horizontally to hoist (13) and a fixed point, or to a vehicle. Keep 30-foot cable or rope tight. Attach guide ropes to muzzle end of cannon tube (5). As cannon tube is withdrawn horizontally, the hoist sustaining the weight of the cannon tube should follow this movement to maintain the gun tube sling vertical and tight. Use care and withdraw slowly to prevent damage. NOTE Use guide ropes to help balance and prevent swinging of cannon tube during removal. Withdraw cannon tube (5) from mount. Unhook muzzle end of 30-foot cable or rope (4). Place cannon tube on blocks, or other stable support with wedges at breech end to prevent any rolling. Place blocks on level hardened surface, such as concrete or equivalent. Tie greased rag to hook. Remove fabricated eyebolt assembly (12) and 30-foot cable or rope (4) hook along with greased rag from cannon tube (5). 5-28