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 208 of 343

TM 9-2350-358-BD

10-11. TRACK ADJUSTER, DAMAGED - CONTINUED

3.

Operate chain hoist to take up slack in track.

4.

Remove broken track adjuster.

5.

Operate chain hoist to put tension on track.

NOTE

Allow enough space to compensate for installation of substitute track adjuster.

6.

Measure distance between track adjuster mounting bracket and idler arm mounting lugs.

7.

Extend broken track adjuster to length of measurement In step 6, and weld the cylinder and piston at that point.

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