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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10-7 TRACKS (T-154 TRACK) — CONTINUED

b. Installation — Continued

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Reinstall track-connecting fixture on track link pins (6) of last track shoe and track shoe to be connected.

Install two end connectors (2) and tap with hammer to secure. Track link pin (6) must be flush within 0.07 in

(1.8 mm) of end connector face. Install two new end connector bolts (1) and torque to 380-420 Ib-ft (515-569

N·m). Torque end connector bolts on marked end connectors to 380-420 Ib-ft (515-569 N·m).

Repeat steps 17 thru 19 for opposite side of track.

Check track tension and adjust track if necessary (para

Torque bolts again after 50 miles (81 km) of operation.

10-8).

NOTE

FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:

Check and correct track tension (para 10-8)

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