2-14. Mounting Engine on Repair Stand

TM 9-2815-237-34 · Chapter 2 — Engine Maintenance

This task covers:

a. Installation b. Removal INITIAL SETUP:

     Tools                                                   General Safety Instructions
      General mechanic’s tool kit:                            Direct personnel to stand clear during hoisting
      automotive (Appendix E, Item 1)                         operation.
     Special Tools
       Engine repair stand (Appendix E, Item 2)
       Engine lifting sling (Appendix E, Item 3)

a. Installation

                                                       NOTE
                       Do not perform step 1 if engine lifting sling has been previously
                       installed.
    1.    Position engine lifting sling on engine (4) and secure to right cylinder head (10) with two bolts (11).
          Finger tighten bolts (11).
    2.    Install sling bracket (2) to engine lifting sling with pin (3) and on left cylinder head (1) with two
          bolts (9). Tighten bolts (9) and (11).

                                                     WARNING
                          Direct personnel to stand clear during hoisting operation. Failure
                          to do this may cause injury to personnel.
    3.    Attach hoist to engine lifting sling and hoist engine (4) into position over engine repair stand.
    4.    Loosen four capscrews (5) securing repair stand arms (6) on engine repair stand and align arms (6)
          with holes in rear of engine (4).
    5.    Install repair stand arms (6) to engine (4) with four washers (8) and capscrews (7).
    6.    Tighten capscrews (5) and (7).
    7.    Disconnect hoist and remove two bolts (11) and (9), engine lifting sling, and bracket (2) from
          engine (4).

b. Removal

    1.    Position engine lifting sling on engine (4) and secure to right cylinder head (10) with two bolts (11).
          Finger tighten bolts (11).
    2.    Install sling bracket (2) to engine lifting sling with pin (3) and on left cylinder head (1) with two
          bolts (9). Tighten bolts (9) and (11).
    3.    Attach hoist to engine lifting sling and hoist engine (4) to relieve pressure on engine repair stand.
    4.    Remove four capscrews (7) and washers (8) from repair stand arms (6) and hoist engine away from
          engine repair stand.