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 201 of 343
TM 9-2350-358-BD
10-5.
ROADWHEEL ARM, DAMAGED
General Information:
Severe damage or loss of any roadwheel arms will increase the vehicle weight distribution on the remaining roadwheel
arms.
This procedure allows continued operation of vehicle at reduced speeds with roadwheel arm damage.
Options:
Limitations:
•
Reduced mobility.
•
Reduced speed.
Personnel/Time Required:
•
3 soldiers
•
3.0 hours
Materials/Tools:
•
Stanchion from water barrier tripod or metal rod (scavenge from available source)
•
Straps and/or wire (scavenge from available source)
References:
•
TM 9-2350-314-10
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TM 9-2350-314-20-1-2
Procedural Steps:
1.
If necessary, break track.
NOTE
When necessary, use oxygen/acetylene torch to cut off roadwheel arm(s), and any other metal that
may interfere with track and go to step 5.
2.
Position damaged roadwheel arm(s) over a hole to release tension on torsion bar(s).
If no holes exist, dig a hole.
3.
Remove the roadwheels from damaged roadwheel arm(s).
4.
Remove torsion bar(s).
CAUTION
Roadwheel arm(s) must be securely bound to the stanchion.
If they come loose, they can be
caught in track center guides.
This will immobilize the vehicle.
5.
Raise and secure the damaged roadwheel arm(s) to stanchion.
10-3
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