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

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RAMMER ASSEMBLY — CONTINUED

c. Inspection and Repair

1

Inspect rammer handle (29). Replace if cracked, broken, or distorted.

2

Inspect lock-release lever (54). Replace if cracked or severely worn.

3

Inspect helical torsion spring (55). Replace if distorted or cracked.

4

Inspect matched sets of front and rear cylinder supports (32) and caps (31). Remove burrs. Chase threads if

damaged. Replace as matched sets if cracked or distorted.

5

Inspect loader-rammer tray (44). Replace if cracked, broken, or distorted.

6

Inspect electrical post (50) for burrs or other damage. Replace if cracked or distorted.

7

Inspect tray support (59). Replace if cracked, broken, or distorted. Remove burrs. Chase damaged threads.

8

Inspect helical compression spring (71). Replace if cracked or distorted.

9

Inspect actuating lock lever (68). Replace if cracked or severely worn.

10

Inspect rammer support (60) for burrs, cracks, or visible damage. Remove burrs. Replace if cracked or

damaged. Chase damaged threads.

11

Inspect nonmetallic bushing (85). Replace if brittle, cracked, or distorted.

12

Inspect straight shaft (87) for burrs, wear, or damaged threads. Remove burrs. Replace if cracked or

damaged. Chase damaged threads.