TM-9-2350-311-10

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NOVEMBER 1994

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TM 9-2350-311-10

2-10 OPERATING PROCEDURES - CONTINUED

2-10.5

Towing Operations - Continued

a. Disconnecting Universal Joints

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2

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4

5

6

Open right and left transmission access doors.

NOTE

If flange and adapter screws are inaccessible, place transmission shift control lever in N

(neutral). Push or tow vehicle until universal joint rotates sufficiently to allow access to screws.

Remove lockwire (1).

Remove four screws (2) at flange assembly (3) and four screws (4) at adapter (5).

Slide flange assembly (3) toward final drive, and adapter (5) toward transmission (6). Lift out joint

assembly (7).

Slide flange assembly (3) off final drive.

Check fluid level in final drive after reinstalling flange assembly and adapter (item 22, Appx G). Fluid can

be lost with the flange assembly off.

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