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 238 of 343

TM 9-2350-358-BD

11-12. HYDRAULIC HIGH-PRESSURE TUBING REPAIR (PERMASWAGING) - CONTINUED

8.

Slide permaswage fitting(s) all the way on the undamaged tube ends.

9.

Position replacement section between cut ends of undamaged tubing and slide permaswage fittings over gaps

between tube ends.

10.

Make sure insertion marks are visible on either side of the fitting.

Also, rotate fitting and replacement section until

long-axis marking align with marking on the undamaged tube end.

NOTE

For replacements requiring an end fitting, swage end fitting to replacement section first, as

described in step 11.

Then secure nut of the end fitting finger tight to the adapter.

11.

Position the permaswage tool one side the fitting and swage.

Then swage the other side of the fitting.

12.

Repeat steps 8 and 9 on the other end of the replacement section.

13.

Record the BDAR action taken.

When mission is complete, as soon as practical, repair the equipment/system

using standard maintenance procedures.

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