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 398 of 552

TM9-2350-311-34-2

9-1 TRAVERSING MECHANISM ASSEMBLY - CONTINUED

b. Disassembly

1

Remove six washer assembled bolts (17) and two access covers (18).

2

If necessary for replacement, remove lubrication fitting (19) and plug (20).

3

Remove two washer assembled bolts (21), access cover (22), and gasket (23). Discard gasket.

4

Remove five cap screws (24) and separate adapter (4) from traversing mechanism upper housing (5).

5

Remove, tag, and save shim(s) (25) for reuse during assembly.

c. Inspection

Replace adapter (4) if cracked, broken, or distorted.

d. Assembly

1

Install original shim(s) (25) retained from disassembly.

2

Secure adapter (4) to traversing mechanism upper housing (5) with five cap screws (24).

3

Install new gasket (23), access cover (22), and two washer assembled bolts (21).

4

If removed, install lubrication fitting (19) and plug (20).

5

Install two access covers (18) and six washer assembled bolts (17).

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