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 399 of 552

TM 9-2350-311-34-2

e. Installation

1

Remove screw (9) from multiple leg sling (10). Separate halves of multiple leg sling and attach to traversing

mechanism upper housing (5). Replace screw.

2

Attach lifting strap (11) to eye (12) of multiple leg sling (10). Take up slack.

3

Install shim(s) (16) as required, if used.

4

Lower traversing mechanism (15) through gunner’s escape hatch.

5

Apply sealing compound to eight cap screws (13).

6

Install two new self-locking bolts (14) and eight cap screws (13). Torque two self-locking bolts to 248-302

lb-ft (336-410 N•m) and eight cap screws to 80-100 lb-ft (108-136 N•m).

7

Remove multiple leg sling (10).

8

Install woodruff key (6) in keyway of hydraulic motor (3) shaft.

9

Aline woodruff key (6) with keyway in shaft in traversing mechanism upper housing (5).

10

Install hydraulic motor (3) and secure with four new lockwashers (2) and four cap screws (1).

11

Fill traversing mechanism (15) with lubricating oil (TM 9-2350-311-10).

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