TM-5-2350-377-13-P

ARMORED COMBAT EARTHMOVER (ACE), M9

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST SUPPORTING THE HYDRAULIC BLADE FOLDER-TRACK TENSIONER

JUNE 2012

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REMOVAL - Continued

WARNING

Lifting device must have a weight capacity greater than 585 lb (266 kg). Ensure dozer blade

is securely supported before removing outer pivot pins. Failure to comply may result in severe

injury to personnel.

4.

Remove pin assembly (Figure 2, Item 3) and latch (Figure 2, Item 2) from each side of apron

(Figure 2, Item 1).

NOTE

Supports for dozer blade should be about 18 in. (46 cm) high.

5.

Remove screw (Figure 2, Item 7) and washer (Figure 2, Item 6) from both outer pivot pins (Figure 2, Item 4).

Remove hull support blocks (Figure 2, Item 9) and lower dozer blade (Figure 2, Item 8) on support.

6.

Use eyebolt (Figure 2, Item 5) to pull both outer pivot pins (Figure 2, Item 4). Remove dozer blade

(Figure 2, Item 8) from apron (Figure 2, Item 1).

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Figure 2.

Outer Pivot Pins Removal.

END OF TASK

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