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 299 of 552

TM 9-2350-311-34-2

c. Assembly

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Install accumulator ring (9) in groove inside cylinder (8).

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Install air relay valve (5). Tighten check valve nut (4).

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Install air valve cap (3) retaining strap (2), and two cap screws (1).

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Charge primary accumulator assembly (7) (TM 9-2350-311-20-2).

Be careful not to scratch finished surfaces during assembly.

Install two new preformed packings (20) and four new packing retainers (19) on hydraulic piston (18).

Coat hydraulic piston (18) with hydraulic fluid and carefully insert into cylinder (8).

Install new preformed packing (17) and new packing retainer (16) on chassis base (14).

Coat chassis base (14) with hydraulic fluid and carefully insert into cylinder (8) far enough so that groove for

accumulator ring (15) is accessible.

Install accumulator ring (15) in groove of cylinder (8).

Install two flat washers (13) and two cap screws (12) to secure chassis base (14).

If necessary for replacement, install instruction plate (11.2) and drive screw (11 .1) on accumulator cap (6).

Install new preformed packing (11) and new packing retainer (10) on accumulator cap (6).

Coat accumulator cap (6) with hydraulic fluid and carefully insert into cylinder (8) far enough so that groove

for accumulator ring (9) is accessible.

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