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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3-3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART -- CONTINUED

g. TRACKS AND SUSPENSION — CONTINUED

(3) VEHICLE THROWS TRACK(S) – CONTINUED

CONTINUED FROM STEP B

Check for foreign objects wedged between

roadwheels and idler wheels.

Are roadwheels and idler wheels free of foreign

objects?

Remove foreign objects from between

roadwheels and idler wheels.

Check for broken torsion bars.

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Are all torsion bars in good condition?

Repair broken torsion bars as required

(para 10-13).

Disconnect track and lay out flat. Inspect

track and track shoes (TM 9-2350-311-10)

Replace as required (Chap 10, Sect l).

END OF TASK

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