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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HULL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES — CONTINUED

3-5.6

Maintenance of T-136 Track — Continued

e. Connecting Track

1

Install a track connector fixture (8) over track link pins (7) on both sides of track (9).

2

Tighten track connector fixtures (8) evenly until track link pins (7) are close enough to permit track

connector fixtures to fit over one track link pin and end connector (3) farthest from it.

3

Remove one track connector fixture (8) and reposition over one track link pin (7) and end connector (3)

farthest from it. Tighten track connector fixture evenly until track link pins are close enough to install end

connectors. Repeat this step for other track connector fixture.

NOTE

Do not attempt to install retaining wedges when installing end connectors.

4

Install end connectors (3) with raised edge toward track shoe (4) by tapping with hammer.

5

Remove track connector fixtures (8).

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