TM-9-2350-358-BD
HOWITZER, MEDIUM, SELF-PROPELLED, 155MM; M109A6
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, UNIT, AND DIRECT SUPPORT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE
MARCH 1994
TM-9-2350-358-BD - Page 199 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
CHAPTER 10
WHEELS AND TRACKS
BDAR FIXES SHALL BE USED ONLY IN COMBAT OR FOR TRAINING AT
THE DISCRETION OF THE COMMANDER. (AUTHORIZED TRAINING FIXES
ARE LISTED IN APPENDIX E.)
IN EITHER CASE, DAMAGES SHALL BE
REPAIRED BY STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES AS SOON AS
PRACTICABLE.
SECTION I.
INTRODUCTION
10-1.
SCOPE
This chapter contains fault assessment and repair procedures available to find and fix battlefield damage to wheels and
tracks (suspension assembly).
10-2.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Table 10-1.
Wheels and Tracks Visual Assessment
VISUALLY INSPECT
DAMAGE FOUND TO:
Roadwheel arm.
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para 10-5
Roadwheel arm hub.
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para 10-6
Roadwheel .
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para 10-8
Torsion bar .
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para 10-9
Track adjuster .
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para 10-11
Idler wheels.
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para 10-12
Drive sprocket .
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para 10-14
Track .
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para 10-15
Determine if:
No damage found
Damage can be repaired
Damage cannot be repaired
- Note repair requirements
- Note extent of damage repair
requirements
Go to Table 2-3 Evaluation of
Performance Capability
Visual inspection is complete.
Return
to Table 2-1 to continue visual assessment.
10-1
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