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TM 5-2420-231-23-3
FIELD MAINTENANCE
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LOADER BUCKET CYLINDER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
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Removal, Cleaning and Inspection, Installation
INITIAL SETUP
Tools and Special Tools
Personnel Required
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's
Two
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(WP 0376, Item 117)
References
Pan, Drain, 5 gal. Capacity (WP 0376, Item 54)
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Pliers, Retaining Ring, Fixed Tip, Convertible,
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WP 0374 (Group Number 0705, 0737, and
45/.090" Tips, 8-3/4" (WP 0376, Item 60)
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0805)
Materials/Parts
Equipment Conditions
Cap Set, Protective, Dust and Moisture
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Loader linkage frame removed (WP 0280)
(WP 0375, Item 4)
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Grease, Automotive and Artillery (GAA)
Estimated Time to Complete
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(WP 0375, Item 14)
4.0 hr
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Rag, Wiping (WP 0375, Item 25)
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Tag, Marker (WP 0375, Item 33)
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O-ring (2)
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WARNING
Allow hydraulic system to cool before performing procedure. Hot metal parts can cause
severe burns. Wear eye, hand, and skin protection when working with heated parts.
Hydraulic oil is very slippery. Immediately wipe up any spills.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
Plug and cap all hoses and fittings to prevent contamination. Failure to follow this caution
may result in damage to the machine.
NOTE
Tag and mark lines to aid in installation.
The procedure for loader cylinder removal and replacement is identical for left-hand and
right-hand loader cylinder. Left-hand loader cylinder is shown in this procedure.
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