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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7-6 RADIATOR AND SHROUD (M109A2/M109A4/M109A5)

This task covers:

a. Removal

b. Installation

c. Cleaning

ApplicabIe Configurations

M109A2/M109A4/M109A5

Tools

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

Radiator cleaning tool (item 12, Appx H)

Materials/Parts

Adhesive (item 3, Appx D)

Adhesive (item 5, Appx D)

Detergent (item 20, Appx D)

Gasket (item 160, Appx G)

Lockwasher (item 192, Appx G)

Lockwashers (2) (item 95, Appx G)

Lockwashers (29) (item 96, Appx G)

Lockwashers (2) (item 98, Appx G)

Sealing compound (item 57, Appx D)

Tape (item 61, Appx D)

Personnel Required

Two

References

TM 9-2350-311-10

Equipment Conditions

Air intake grille opened (para 11-8)

Coolant system drained (TM 9-2350-311-10)

Engine exhaust grille removed (para 4-5)

Exhaust deflector removed (para 4-5)

Radiator fan access door removed (para 4-5)

Right front grille assembly removed (para 4-5)

Right transmission access door removed (para 11-7)

NOTE

If fan decals are illegible, missing, or damaged, see paragraph 2-7.

a. Removal

WARNIN G

Ensure engine and coolant system are cool enough to permit safe handling in order to

prevent bums.

1 Loosen two clamps (1) and remove surge tank-to-radiator hose (2) and radiator-to-aeration detector hose (3).

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INITIAL SETUP