TM 5-3895-385-23-2
FIELD MAINTENANCE
BITUMINOUS MATERIAL PAVING MACHINE (BMPM)
TRACK TENSION HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REMOVAL, INSPECTION, AND INSTALLATION
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Equipment Conditions
General Mechanics Tool Kit (GMTK) (WP 0440, Vol
Engine off (TM 5-3895-385-10)
3, Item 64)
BATTERY DISCONNECT switch OFF (TM 5-3895-
Drain pan (WP 0440, Vol 3, Item 15)
385-10)
Materials/Parts
Hydraulic oil cool (TM 5-3895-385-10)
Cotter pin (2) (WP 0439, Vol 3, Item 79)
Estimated Time to Complete Task
0.6 hr
Wiping rag (WP 0439, Vol 3, Item 85)
Personnel Required
91L
TRACK TENSION HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REMOVAL, INSPECTION, AND INSTALLATION
NOTE
Some hydraulic oil will leak out of hoses and hydraulic fittings when disconnecting or
connecting components. Have a drain pan and rags in place to capture hydraulic oil.
Track tension removal and installation steps are the same for both sides of the Bituminous
Material Paving Machine (BMPM). Left side shown.
