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

TM-9-2350-311-20-1 - Page 201 of 1275

TM 9-2350-311-20-1

(4) VEHICLE RIDE IS ROUGH OR SUSPENSION

SYSTEM IS NOISY DURING OPERATION

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

TM 9-2350-311-10

WARNING

Use caution when feeling shock absorbers. They can

get hot enough to cause severe bums.

NOTE

A defective shock absorber will be colder than the other

shock absorbers.

Immediately after road test, using back

of your hand feel for presence of heat

from shock absorbers. Heat indicates

shock absorbers are functioning properly.

2. Check shock absorbers for oil leaks

(TM 9-2350-311-10).

3.

Check shock absorbers for proper mounting

(para 10-19).

Are shock absorbers properly mounted, free of oil

leaks and are all shock absorbers approximately the

same temperature?

Tighten loose and replace faulty shock

absorbers as required (para 10-19).

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