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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To disassemble Diagnetics Corporation filter assembly (2):

(a)

Unscrew filter housing (18) from manifold (13).

NOTE

A spring sits under the filter element. If spring falls out, retain for assembly.

(b)

Remove and discard filter element (19) and residual fluid.

(c)

Remove preformed packing (23) and packing retainer (24) from filter housing (18). Discard preformed

packing and packing retainer.

c.

Inspection

Inspect filter housing (18) and manifold (13) for cracks or distortions. Replace filter assembly (2) if filter

housing or manifold is damaged.

23

24

13

19

18

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