TM 5-3895-385-23-2
FIELD MAINTENANCE
BITUMINOUS MATERIAL PAVING MACHINE (BMPM)
FRONT IDLER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Materials/Parts -- Continued
General Mechanics Tool Kit (GMTK) (WP 0440, Vol
Lock washer (8) (WP 0439,Vol 3, Item 108)
3, Item 64)
Wiping rag (WP 0439, Vol 3, Item 85)
Cap and plug set (WP 0440, Vol 3, Item 11)
Personnel Required
Drain pan (WP 0440, Vol 3, Item 15)
91L
Suitable lifting device (300 lb (136 kg) minimum)
Assistant
Equipment Conditions
Web sling (WP 0440, Vol 3, Item 66)
Track tension hydraulic cylinder removed (WP
Materials/Parts
Cotter pin (2) (WP 0439, Vol 3, Item 79)
Track removed (WP 0420)
Estimated Time to Complete Task
3.5 hr
FRONT IDLER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
NOTE
Some hydraulic oil will leak out of hydraulic hoses and hydraulic fittings when disconnecting
or connecting components. Have a drain pan and rags in place to capture hydraulic oil.
Front idler assembly removal and installation steps are the same for both sides of the
Bituminous Material Paving Machine (BMPM). Left side shown.