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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TM 9–2350–311–20–2

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Change 3

11–2 TRAVERSING MECHANISM COVER PLATE – CONTINUED

c.

Assembly

WARNING

Adhesives can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful to skin and clothing. To

avoid injury or death, keep away from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If adhesive gets on

skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

NOTE

Clean dirt and adhesives from bonding surfaces.

Apply adhesive to two new cushioning pads (4) and cover plate (3). Attach cushioning pads to cover plate.

d.

Installation

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Position cover plate (3) on traverse ring (5) alining mounting holes.

2

Install two flat washers (2) and two new self-locking bolts (1) in cover plate (3). Torque bolts to 248-302 lb-ft.

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