TM-9-2350-311-20-1

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

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR HULL, POWERPLANT, DRIVE CONTROLS, TRACKS, SUSPENSION, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS

AUGUST 1994

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TM9-2350-311-20-1

11-8 AIR INTAKE GRILLE

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

Tools

Self-locking

General mechanic’s tool kit (item 64, Appx H)

Self-locking

Lifting sling (item 59, Appx H)

nuts (2) (item 219, Appx G)

nuts (2) (item 220, Appx G)

Suitable lifting device

Personnel Required

Two

Marerials Parts

Antiseize compound (item 9, Appx D)

Packing (item 151, Appx G)

Air intake grille open and secured (TM 9-2350-311-10)

Lockwashers (2) (item 98, Appx G)

Gun tube rotated 90° (TM 9-2350-311-10)

a. Removal

1

Remove two screws (1), two flat washers (2), two self-locking nuts (3), and anchor and shield (4) from right end

torsion bar housing (5). Discard self-locking nuts.

2 Remove two screws (6), two self-locking nuts (7), two handles

3 Remove four screws (10), exhaust deflector (11), and packing

(8), and two studs (9). Discard self-locking nuts.

(12). Discard packing.

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