INTERMEDIATE BOOM REPLACEMENT/REPAIR

TM 10-3930-673-34

16-13. INTERMEDIATE BOOM REPLACEMENT/REPAIR

This Task Covers:

a. Removal

c. Cleaning

e. Assembly

b. Disassembly

d. Inspection

f. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Materials/Parts

Tools and Special Tools

Compound, Sealing (Item 40, Appendix B)

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive

Tags (Item 55, Appendix B)

Lockwasher (4)

Shop Equipment, Automotive Maintenance and

Lockwasher (4)

Repair, Field Maintenance Basic, Less Power

Lockwasher (6)

Container, 5 gal (19 l) capacity

Cap and Plug Set (Item 1, Appendix D)

Wood Blocks

Lifting Device, 1 ton (907.18 kg) capacity

Personnel Required

Equipment Condition

Two

Boom level (TM 10-3930-673-10)

Inner boom removed (Para 16-12)

a. Removal.

WARNING

Intermediate boom weighs 955 lbs (433.18 kg). Attach suitable lifting device prior to removal or

installation to prevent possible injury to personnel.

NOTE

Ensure that rope used during inner boom removal (Para 16-12) is placed in intermediate boom and

fastened at each end.

(1)

Position another forklift vehicle in front of and facing vehicle.

(2)

Using lifting straps, secure front of intermediate boom to carriage of other forklift vehicle.

(3)

Using other forklift, slightly raise intermediate boom to gain access to bottom wear pads on inside of outer

boom.

Change 1

16-69