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

15–12 CANNISTER STOWAGE BRACKET ASSEMBLY — CONTINUED

b.

Installation

NOTE

Apply zinc chromate paste between contact surfaces where aluminum meets steel. Apply sealing

compound to all machine screws before installing.

1

Slide bracket assembly (14) into place and install 14 machine screws (19).

2

Install six new self-locking nuts (18), six flat washers (17), two angle brackets (16), and six machine screws

(15) on two vertical brackets on bracket assembly (14).

3

Install four loop clamps (7) using two cap screws (6), two machine screws (8), four new lockwashers (5),

and four hex nuts (4).

4

Install cannoneer no. 1’s orifice connector bracket (13) using machine screw (11), new lockwasher (12), and

hex nut (10).

5

Install NBC hose (9) in loop clamps (7).

6

Install retaining strap (3), three retaining straps (2), and four retaining straps (1).