TM 9-2320-279-34-3
M977, M985, and M984E1 Crane Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
17-16. LIFT CYLINDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
This task covers:
a. Removal
c. Installation
b. Cleaning/Inspection
d. Follow-on Maintenance
INITIAL SETUP
Models
References
M977,
M985
None
Test Equipment
Equipment Condition
None
TM or Para
Condition Description
Special Tools
Para 17-2
Hoist drain lines removed.
None
TM 9-2320-279-10
Cargo body rear panel
removed.
Supplies
Compound, sealing and thread locking,
Special Environmental conditions
Item 26, Appendix C
None
Tags, identification, Item 60, Appendix C
Solvent, dry cleaning, Item 67, Appendix C
General Safety Instructions
Wood, stock, Item 68, Appendix C
None
Personnel Required
Level of Maintenance
MOS 63W, Wheel vehicle repairer
Direct support
a . R e m o v e d
N O T E
Wooden block is approximately 4 x 4 x 12 in. (102 x 102 x 306 mm). Right and left
cylinders are removed the same way.
(1) Raise boom (1) and support with wooden block.
N O T E
Tag and mark hydraulic lines before disconnecting.
(2) Disconnect four hydraulic lines (2).
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