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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10-5 TRACK SHOES (T-154 TRACK) — CONTINUED

a. Removal — Continued

NOTE

Tighten both track-connecting fixtures equally, removing tension from shoe or

connectors being removed.

4 Install two track-connecting fixtures on both ends of track shoe being removed, engaging track link pins (5) on

adjacent shoe. Tighten fixtures until firmly clamped, holding ends of track until shoe is replaced.

WARNING

Track is heavy. Before removing track-connecting fixtures, support weight of track

with crowbar to lower track to ground to prevent possible injury.

5 Remove four end connectors (2), track connector puller, and track shoe (3).

6 Leave two track-connecting fixtures connected.

b. Installation

WARNIN G

Track is heavy. Use caution when handling track to avoid serious injury.

1 Lift track (6) with crowbar and install track shoe (3), four end connectors (2), and four new end connector bolts

(1) on track link pins (5).

2 Remove two track-connecting fixtures.

3 Torque four bolts (1) 380-420 Ib-ft (515-569 N·m).

FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:

NOTE

Check and correct track tension (para 10-8)

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