TM-9-2350-274-BD

M109/M110/M578 VEHICLES HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED FULL-TRACKED

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATORS, ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE

JANUARY 1984

TM-9-2350-274-BD - Page 120 of 219

TM 9-2350-274-BD

TRACK AND SUSPENSION

9-5. TRACK, ROADWHEEL OR IDLER ARM DAMAGE

General Information:

Damage to the track, roadwheel or idler arm may be repaired by short tracking.

Limitations

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Reduced speed

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Reduced steering capabilities

Personnel/Time Required

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2

soldiers

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2-3 hours

Procedural Steps

1. Remove damaged suspension components.

2. Remove a sufficient number of track blocks so that the track may be reconnected

over the remaining roadwheels and drive sprocket.

3.

Record the BDAR action taken. When mission is completed, as soon as practicable,

repair vehicle using standard maintenance procedures.

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