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 227 of 552

TM 9-2350-311-34-2

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Remove lockwire (35), cap screw (36), and machine key (37). Discard lockwire

Remove machine bushing (38) using spanner wrench.

Use piston rod to tap gently on rear follower group (39).

Remove rear follower group (39) from rear of variable recoil cylinder (3).

Use care not to scratch or damage piston rod during removal.

NOTE

Do not disassemble actuating piston assembly. If damaged or leaks at plug, replace actuating piston

assembly.

Remove actuating piston assembly (30) from front of variable recoil cylinder (3).

Slide outer orifice restrictor (40) out of front of variable recoil cylinder (3). If outer orifice restrictor is tight, a

sliding hammer type puller may be used.

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