TM-9-2815-202-34 Technical Manual for 8V71T Engines for M109 Howitzer Download
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TM9-2815-202-34 4-28. ENGINE LOWER FRONT COVER REPLACEMENT This task covers: a. Removal b. Cleaning/Inspection c. Repair/Replacement d. Installation INITIAL SETUP MODELS 7083-7395 7083-7398 TOOLS AND SPECIAL TOOLS General mechanics tool kit (App B, Item 96) Torque wrench (App B, Item 101) Torque wrench (App B, Item 102) Oil seal installer (App B, Item 50) MANDATORY REPLACEMENT PARTS 1 Gasket (App F, Item 42) 2 LockWashers (App F, Item 93) 6 Lockwashers (App F, Item 95) 1 Seal (App F, Item 150) EXPENDABLE/DURABLE SUPPLIES Grease (App C, Item 22) Nonhardening sealant (App C, Item 38) Crocus cloth (App C, Item 12) EQUIPMENT CONDITION Para Description 4-5 Fuel strainer removed 4-20 Oil pan removed a. Removal NOTE Secure gear train in place to prevent crankshaft from turning when loosening crankshaft end bolt. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Remove bolt (1) and washer (2) from front of crankshaft. Slide end cap (3) off crankshaft. Remove four bolts (4), two bolts (5), six Iockwashers (6), two bolts (7), and two Iockwashers (8) from front lower cover (9). Discard Iockwashers. Strike edges of cover on each side alternately with a soft head hammer to free it from dowels. Pull cover straight off end of crankshaft. 4-101