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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Installation

1

Install handle (2) in bracket and housing group (3).

2

Install shims (6) between handle (2) and housing assembly (3). Shim as required up to a maximum of ten

shims to obtain 0.003 to 0.008 inch (0.08 to 0.2 mm) total end play.

3

Install straight shaft (5) and setscrew (4) in bracket and housing group (3).

4

Apply sealing compound to threads of shoulder screw (1) and install shoulder screw in handle (2) through

access hole in bracket and housing group (3).