Boom Platform and Latch Assembly

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

2-63. FRAME AND TOWING ATTACHMENTS MAINTENANCE (CONT)

Boom Platform and Latch Assembly.

This task covers:

a. Removal

c. Inspection

b. Cleaning

d. Installation

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools

Personnel Required

Flat tip screwdriver, 1/8 inch

Wheel Vehicle Mechanic MOS 63B

Socket wrench set, 3/8 inch drive

Screw threading set

Equipment Condition

Welding shop equipment

Paragraph

Condition Description

Air compressor

Vehicle parked on level

Materials/Parts

surface, engine off, and

Cleaning solvent

Item 1, Appendix C

parking brake applied.

Clean cloths

Item 2, Appendix C

Detergent

Item 27, Appendix C

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

REMOVAL

Boom

a. Two latches (8)

Pull up and

assembly,

away from

rear

latch bracket

(4)

b. Boom platform

Lift back end,

(1)

pull out, and

remove

NOTE

Don't perform the following steps unless inspection indicates replacement

of latch assemblies is necessary.

Boom

a. Four capscrews

Remove

Support latch brackets (4)

platform

(2) and lock-

(1)

nuts (3)

b. Two latch

Remove

brackets (4)

Boom tie

a. Two cotter

Remove

plate

pins (5)

b. Two washers

Remove

(6)

c. Two shafts (7)

Remove

Support latches (8)

d. Two latches (8)

Remove

e. Four screws

Remove

Support pivot brackets (11)

(9) and lock

washers (10)

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