TM 5-5420-227-24
TONGUE CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (Sheet 1 of 6)
PROCEDURE INDEX
PAGE
PROCEDURE
Removal
Installation
1-1/8 in. open end wrench
TOOLS: 10 in. adjustable wrench
1-1/4 in. open end wrench
cylinder rod wrench
7/16 in. socket with 1/2 in. drive
Snap ring pliers (outside)
Ratchet with 1/2 in. drive
Hammer
Drift
Lifting device (2000 lb capacity)
Sling
Wooden blocks
SUPPLIES:
Tags, identification
Plastic plugs (2) (or suitable protective covering)
Plastic caps (2) (or suitable protective covering)
Container (catch fluid)
Pipe tape (Item 19, Appendix D)
PERSONNEL:
Three
REFERENCES:
Remove tongue cylinder armor (page 3-226)
PRELIMINARY
PROCEDURE:
REMOVAL:
1.
Using socket, remove two grease fittings
(A).
2.
Position sling around tongue cylinder (B) and
attach lifting device (use spreader if
necessary).
WARNING
Make sure sling is routed under hydraulic lines and
tongue cylinder (B) so that it cannot slip.
Raise lifting device until sling is tight
3.
enough to support tongue cylinder (B), then
raise slightly to take load off forward end of
tongue cylinder rod (C).
Go on to Sheet 2
3-228