TM-9-2350-311-34-2 Maintenance Manual for Volume 2 M109 Cab Download
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TM 9-2350-311-34-2 5-13 BUFFER ASSEMBLY This task covers: a. Removal b. Disassembly c. Inspection d. Assembly e. Installation INITIAL SETUP Tools Artillery and turret mechanic’ s tool kit (SC 5180-95-CL-A12) Artillery field maintenance tool kit (SC 4933-95-CL-A06) Fabricated breech stand (Figure C-3, Appx C) Materials/Parts Cotter pin (item 48, Appx E) Key washers (2) (item 121, Appx E) Packing retainers (2) (item 61, Appx E) Preformed packing (item 65, Appx E) Preformed packing (item 99, Appx E) Retaining ring (item 16, Appx E) Retaining ring (item 17, Appx E) Seal replacement parts kit (item 140, Appx E) Seals (2) (item 162, Appx E) Spring pins (2) (item 25, Appx E) Personnel Required 2 Equipment Condition Drain replenisher hydraulic system (para 5-12) Turret lock in locked position (TM 9-2350-311-10) a. Removal When working with cannon assembly pushed out of battery, block breechblock assembly with breech stand to prevent accidental elevation of cannon tube and injury to personnel. NOTE Buffer assembly can be removed and installed with mount and cannon assembly installed in vehicle. 1 Remove and discard cotter pin (1). 2 While holding shaft collar (2) with pipe wrench, remove rear slotted nut (3) from shouldered shaft (4). 5-98 Change 2