OUTER BOOM REPLACEMENT/REPAIR

TM 10-3930-673-34

16-14. OUTER BOOM REPLACEMENT/REPAIR

This Task Covers:

a. Removal

c. Cleaning

e. Assembly

b. Disassembly

d. Inspection

f. Installation

INITIAL SETUP

Materials/Parts - Continued

Tools and Special Tools

Rags, Lint-free (Item 34, Appendix B)

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive

Tags (Item 55, Appendix B)

(Item 23, Appendix D)

Tape, Electrical (Item 56, Appendix B)

Shop Equipment, Automotive Maintenance and

Locknut

Repair; Field Maintenance, Basic, Less Power (Item

Lockwasher (4)

18, Appendix D)

Lockwasher (6)

Cap and Plug Set (Item 1, Appendix D)

Container, 5 gal (19 l) capacity

Lifting Device, 1 ton (907.18 kg) capacity

Wood Blocks

Equipment Condition

Personnel Required

Intermediate boom removed (Para 16-13)

Two

Transmission cover removed (TM 10-3930-673-20)

Materials/Parts

Compound, Anti-seize (Item 10, Appendix B)

Compound, Sealing (Item 40, Appendix B)

WARNING

Ensure hoses and tubes under boom are closed securely using metal plugs. Hydraulic oil under

pressure can spray from hoses and tubes causing bodily injury if tubes and hoses are not closed

securely.

Outer boom weighs 1952 lbs (885.41 kg). Attach suitable lifting device prior to removal or

installation to prevent possible injury to personnel.

CAUTION

Wipe the area clean around all hydraulic connections to be opened during removal and disassembly.

Cap hydraulic oil lines and plug holes in fittings and quick-disconnects after removing lines.

Contamination of the hydraulic system could result in premature failure.

NOTE

If more than one hydraulic hose is to be removed, identify hoses to assure proper installation. Use

container to catch any hydraulic oil that may drain from system.

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