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

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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
Reduced speed
Reduced steering capabilities
Personnel/Time Required
2
soldiers
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.
9-4


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