TM-9-2350-311-20-2

HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A2, M109A3, M109A4 AND M109A5

TECHNICAL MANUAL; UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR CAB, ARMAMENT, SIGHTING AND FIRE CONTROL, ELEVATING AND TRAVERSING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS

DECEMBER 1993

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Change 2

5–18 ACCESS COVER (M182 MOUNT)

This task covers:

a.

Removal

b.

Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Applicable Configuration

M109A5 howitzer

Tools

Artillery and turret mechanic’s tool kit

(SC 5180–95–CL–A12)

Materials/Parts

Gasket (item 172, Appx G)

Lockwashers (2) (item 96, Appx G)

Self-locking nut (item 97.1, Appx G)

a.

Removal

NOTE

Access cover should only be removed if there is any damage to parts.

1

Remove two machine bolts (1), two lockwashers (2), access cover (3), and gasket (4) from cradle (5). Dis-

card lockwashers and gasket.

2

Remove self-locking nut (6) and cap screw (7). Discard self-locking nut.

b.

Installation

1

Install cap screw (7) and new self-locking nut (6).

2

Install new gasket (4) and access cover (3) to outside of cradle (5) and secure using two new lockwashers

(2) and two machine bolts (1).

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