TM 5-2420-230-24-1
10-24. TILT LINKAGES REPLACEMENT.
This Task Covers:
a. Removal
b. Installation
c. Follow-On Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
Equipment Conditions
None
TM or Para
Condition Description
Bucket in dig position.
Engine shut OFF.
Tools and Special Tools
Field, maintenance, basic, Item 23, Appendix B
Electrical master switch OFF.
Tool kit, general mechanics, Item 38, Appendix B
"Do Not Operate" tag attached
Equipment, suitable lifting
to ignition switch.
Materials/Parts
Drawings Required
Grease, automotive and artillery, Item 30, Appendix C
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 161
Nut, self-locking, Item 114, Appendix D
Estimated Time to Complete Task
Refer to MAC in Appendix B
Personnel Required
MOS 62B, Construction Equipment Repairer
References
None
a. Removal.
NOTE
Both tilt linkages are removed and installed in the same way. Right side is shown.
(1)
Remove self-locking nut (1), bolt (2), and
washer (3) from pivot arm (4) and tilt
linkage (5). Discard self-locking nuts.
(2)
Remove nut (6) and bolt (7) from pivot
pin (8).
Tilt linkages are heavy. Use an appropriate
lifting device and follow safe working
procedures when lifting or moving tilt
linkages. Failure to comply may result in
injury or death to personnel.
(3)
Attach suitable lifting device and sling to tilt linkage (5).
(4)
Remove pivot pin (8) from tilt linkage (5). Remove tilt linkage.
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