TM-9-2350-311-34-2

CAB, ARMAMENT, SIGHTING AND FIRE CONTROL, ELEVATING AND TRAVERSING SYSTEMS AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM

TECHNICAL MANUAL; DIRECT AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

SEPTEMBER 1994

TM-9-2350-311-34-2 - Page 226 of 552

TM 9-2350-311-34-2

5-12 VARIABLE RECOIL ASSEMBLY - CONTINUED

a. Removal - Continued

NOTE

Compare mount model number with illustration before performing steps 19 through 22.

19

Bend tabs of key washer (26) to disengage it from slots in round nut (27) at rear of variable recoil cylinder (3).

20

Remove round nut (27).

21

Remove and discard key washer (26).

22

Remove keyway washer (28) and sleeve spacer (29).

23

Move actuating piston assembly (30) forward to prepare for removal out the front of the variable recoil cylin-

der (3), but do not remove at this time.

24

Remove retaining plate group (31) from rear of actuating piston assembly (30) as actuating piston assembly

is pushed into variable recoil cylinder (3).

NOTE

Do not disassemble unless repair is necessary.

Retain plate spacer unless new components are to be installed.

25

Separate plate spacer (32) and retaining plate (33) by removing four machine screws (34).

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