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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a. Removal

Track must be blocked so that vehicle will not roll out of control. When powerplant is

disconnected, vehicle is without brakes.

NOTE

PowerPlant disconnect points are illustrated in paragraphs 4-2 and 4-4. Refer to

paragraphs 4-2 and 4-4 during removal of powerplant.

Equipment used to remove powerplant unit must have a lifting capacity of at least

7500 lb (3402 kg), a reach of at least 9 ft (2.7 m), and a lift of at least 10 ft (3.0 m).

Lifting equipment should be movable, or provisions must be made to move vehicle

as powerplant is removed.

An area 8 ft x 10 ft (2.4 m x 3.0 m) must be provided near track for powerplant after

removal.

A fabricated stand of wood blocks 6 in. x 6 in. x 18 in. (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm x 45.7

cm) must be provided to hold powerplant after removal.

1 Open air intake grille(1) and secure to machinegun pintle mount (2) with rope or strap (3).

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