TM 5-2420-230-24-1
d. Follow-On Maintenance.
(1)
If removed, install bucket cylinder (Para 10-17).
(2)
If removed, install dipper cylinder (Para 10-19).
END OF TASK
H-7. BOOM HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPAIR.
This Task Covers:
a. Disassembly
b. Inspection
c. Assembly
d. Follow-On Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
Personnel Required
None
MOS 62B, Construction Equipment Repairer
Tools and Special Tools
References
Field maintenance, artillery, Item 22.1, Appendix B
None
Tool kit, general mechanics, Item 38, Appendix B
Equipment Conditions
Material/parts
TM or Para
Condition Description
Cloth, abrasive, Item 8.1, Appendix C
Boom cylinder removed.
Cloth, lint-free, Item 10, Appendix C
Compound, sealing, Loctite 242, Item 19, Appendix C
Drawings Required
Compound, sealing, Loctite 243, Item 20, Appendix C
TM 5-2420-230-24P Figure 168
Dexron III, Item 27, Appendix C
Kit, seal, Item 96.2, Appendix D (Boom cylinder)
Estimated Time to Complete Task
Solvent, degreasing, Item 58, Appendix C
Refer to MAC in Appendix B
a. Disassembly.
Hydraulic cylinders are heavy. To avoid personal injury, exercise extreme care when manually
handling the cylinders. Failure to comply may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Hydraulic fluid (Dexron III) is TOXIC. Wear protective goggles and gloves; use only in well-
ventilated area; avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes. Skin and clothing that come in contact
with hydraulic oil should be washed immediately. Saturated clothing should be removed
immediately. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
Use the appropriate tools found in the Artillery Field Maintenance shop set in place of the special tools
listed in the vendor instructions.
Refer to page H-17 for disassembly procedures.
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