TM 5-3805-262-34
3-31 LOADER BUCKET ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE (CONT)
REASSEMBLY (SHEET 2 OF 3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Start at one end of clam assembly (11) and weld toward center until one
welding rod is used.
Start at center of clam assembly (11) and weld in both directions until
one welding rod is used.
Start at other end of clam assembly (11) and weld toward center until one
welding rod is used.
Continue to weld wear plate to clam assembly using above method until
wear plate is completely welded.
c. If removed, install new clam bucket cutting edge (refer to TM 5-3805-262-20).
d. If removed, install new clam bucket shank assemblies (refer to TM 5-3805-
262-20).
e. Use chain hoist to raise clam assembly (11) just enough to remove wood blocks.
Then lower clam assembly to ground.
f. If necessary, install four new bushings (12) in clam assembly (11). Use hammer
and 1-3/4 inches diameter by 9 inches long rod. Install bushing until flush
with surface.
g. Remove chain hoist from clam assembly (11). Connect chain hoist to blade
assembly (10) and raise blade assembly.
h. If necessary, install new blade cutting edge (refer to TM 5-3805-262-20). Use
chain hoist to position blade assembly (10).
i. If necessary, install two new bushings (13) in bores of blade assembly (10).
Use hammer and 1-3/4 inches diameter by 3 inches long rod. Install bushings
until centered in bore.
j. Use chain hoist to raise blade assembly (10) over clam assembly (11) with rec-
tangular holes in moldboard of blade assembly positioned over clam assembly.
Lower blade assembly until pin (8) bores in blade assembly are alined with pin
(8) bore in clam assembly.
k. Aline clevis pin hole in pin (8) with clevis pin hole in blade assembly. Drive
pin (8) inward through blade assembly until clevis pin holes are alined. Use
hammer and 1-3/8 inches diameter by 9 inches long rod. Install remaining pin
(8).
l. Install two lubrication fittings (9) in pins (8).
m. Install two clevis pins (8). Use hammer and drive pin punch.
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