TM 5-3805-262-20
12-2. BUCKET LIFT ARMS AND PIVOT ASSEMBLIES MAINTENANCE
This procedure covers visual inspection of lift arms and pivot assemblies. No tools
or parts/materials are required to perform this procedure.
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NOTE
Notify direct support maintenance
i f a n y a b n o r m a l c o n d i t i o n s a re
s e e n d u r i n g p e r f o r m a n c e o f
following procedures.
A t e i t h e r l e f t o r r i g h t s i d e of
loader, check lift arm (1) for
c r a c k s , breaks, or other damage.
Check bellcrank assembly (2) for
cracks, breaks, broken welds, or
other damage.
Check link (3) for cracks,
b r e a k s,
or other damage.
Check lift and tilt cylinder assemblies rod end mountings (4 and 5) for loose
or missing mounting hardware. If hardware is loose, tighten; install if miss-
i n g .
Check bucket pivot pin points (6) for loose or missing hardware. If hardware
i s l o o s e , t i g h t e n ; i n s t a l l i f m i s s i n g .
Check bellcrank pivot pin points (7) for loose or missing hardware.
Check lift arm pivot pin points (8) inside cab for damaged or missing retain-
i n g r i n g , b e n t s h a f t,
or damaged shaft head (on side of lift arm at attachment
t o f r o n t c h a s s i s ).
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