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TM-9-2350-358-BD M109A6 Battlefield Damage Assessment and Repair Download

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TM 9-2350-358-BD 3-26. MECHANICAL LINKAGE ROD, DAMAGED - CONTINUED Procedural Steps: NOTE If welding capability is not available go to option 2. 1. Remove damaged rod. 2. Measure distance between connecting points. NOTE Rod length should equal distance measured in step 2. 3. Cut required length of plate stock. 4. Weld rod. 5. Remove any excess metal that would hinder operation. 6. Install rod. 7. Record BDAR action taken. When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system using standard maintenance procedures. Option 2 Limitations: Possible degraded mobility Personnel/Time Required: • 1-2 soldiers • Time determined by location and amount of damage. Materials/Tools: • Bolts, two required (scavenge from available source) • Rod or tube (scavenge from available source) Procedural Steps: 3-31