TM 5-3805-262-20
12-3. LOADER BUCKET ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE (CONT)
c. Clam Bucket Shank Assemblies.
This task covers removal and replacement of
clam bucket shank (teeth) assemblies.
TOOLS: No. 1 Common Organizational Maintenance Tool Kit
Hand hammer, 16 ounces
Combination box and open end wrench set
Scratch wire brush
Torque wrench, 1/2 inch drive
Jack stands, two
Automotive Mechanic’s Tool Kit
Socket wrench set, 1/2 inch drive
Drive pin punch, 3/8 inch point
MATERIALS/PARTS: Clean cloths (Appendix C, item 1)
Cleaning solvent P-D-680 (Appendix C, item 2)
PERSONNEL REQUIRED: Two Construction Equipment Mechanics M0S 62B
REMOVAL
(1)
Start engine and raise bucket
to acceptable working height.
(2)
Place acceptable supports under
bucket to support it.
NOTE
I f c o m p l e t e t o o t h a s s e m b l y i s t o be
r e p l a c e d , g o t o s t e p ( 5 ) b e l o w . I f
t o o t h p o i n t o n l y i s t o b e r e p l a c e d,
g o t o s t e p ( 3 ) a n d d i s r e g a r d s t e ps
(5)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
and (6) .
Using a hammer and punch, drive roll
pin (1) out of tooth point (2).
Remove tooth point (2).
If tooth shank (6) requires replacement,
remove two nuts (3) and capscrews (4 and
5 ).
Remove tooth shank (6).
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