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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11-14 TRAVEL LOCK — CONTINUED

d. Installation and Adjustment — Continued

11 Secure springs (14) to both sides of support arm (8) with two torsion spring retainers (7), four new Iockwashers

(6), and four screws (5).

12 Secure springs (14) to both sides of mounting bracket with two plates (11), four new Iockwashers (10), and four

screws (9).

e. Adjustment

1

2

3

4

Remove nut (41). Adjust screw (42) until it contacts with pin (13). Note distance between head of screw and

support arm (8).

Remove screw (42); install washers (43) on screw to fill required distance.

Install screw (42). Check fit and install nut (41).

Adjustment test:

(a) Release cap (3).

(b) Traverse cannon (4).

(c) Return to cannon centerline.

(d) Check alinement.

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