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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CONTINUED FROM STEP C

Check for broken torsion bars (para 10-13 and

10-14).

Are all torsion bars in good condition?

Replace broken torsion bars as required

(para 10-13 and 10-14).

Check for excessively worn track pads and

roadwheels or idler wheels for missing rubber

chunks (TM 9-2350-311-1O).

Are track pads, roadwheels, and idler wheels in good

condition?

Replace defective track pads,

roadwheels, or idler wheels as

required (para 10-2, 10-3, 10-10, or

10-16).

Check track for worn or loose end

connectors, center guides, and track

shoes. Replace defective parts as

required (para 10-2, 10-3, 10-4, 10-5,

10-6, or 10-7).

END OF TASK

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