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

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a.

Removal

NOTE

This procedure is written for one rifle clip, but also applies to all others.

1

Remove two cap screws (1) and two lockwashers (2) from mount (3). Remove rifle clip (4). Discard lock-

washers.

2

Remove one machine screw (5) and one lockwasher (6). Remove rifle spring clip (7) from mount (8). Dis-

card lockwasher.

3

Remove strap (9) from rifle spring clip (7).

b.

Installation

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.

1

Apply adhesive to rifle spring clip (7), then install strap (9).

2

Position rifle spring clip (7) on mount (8) and install one new lockwasher (6) and one machine screw (5).

3

Position rifle clip (4) on mount (3) and install two new lockwashers (2) and two cap screws (1).

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