Description

MST M542 2008 Parts Catalog

If you are tracking down a bolt, bushing, or blade for an MST M542 backhoe loader and the aftermarket catalog shows a drawing that doesn’t match what is bolted to your machine, you know the drill. This MST M542 2008 Parts Catalog is the factory document – 19 pages of exploded views with exact part codes, quantities, and reference numbers straight from MST’s 2008 production run. No reprints, no third-party redraws. You get the same page layout the dealer parts counter uses.

Loader Arm & Bushes – Part Numbers You Can Trust

The loader arm section on pages 5-6 lists every bushing, pin, and lever set. You see the dimensions in millimeters – for example, the bush on position 6 in the front body assembly is Ø45 x Ø55 x 40. The catalog gives you the grease nipple thread (5/16” UNF) right next to the part code. That saves you a trip to the hardware store guessing. When you need a replacement pin, you get the exact length and graserlik (grease-hole) location from the factory diagram.

Does This Catalog Cover the Shovel Clam Body Assembly?

Yes – both front and rear assemblies are on pages 1-4. The front body section shows the 4-in-1 front body assembly (part 5420400–A), the blade (5420404) at 2400 x 200 x 20 mm, and eight plain teeth (5420402) with the correct nut and bolt specs: ⅝” UNC thread. The rear assembly follows the same layout. If you have a 2008 M542 with the shovel clam option, this is the only parts catalog that matches what MST shipped.

Forklift Mounted Attachment – Exploded View Details

Pages 15-16 cover the forklift mounted shovel clam attachment. The factory drawing includes the mounting bracket, pins, and hydraulic line routing. Each part has a spare part code and a reference code so you can cross-check with the master list. The leveling shovel section on pages 17-18 ties into the rear linkage – listed separately so you don’t confuse the cutting edge hardware with the loader arm components.

Safety Strut: One Wrong Part and You’re Lying Under a Loader Arm

Pages 13-14 show the safety strut assembly for the loader arm. This is the steel brace that locks the arm in the raised position during service. The catalog lists the strut body, pivot pin, and retaining hardware. If you need to replace the safety strut, do not substitute a bolt from the bin. Use the factory code from this catalog – the thread pitch and load rating are designed for that specific application. Automotive Industry Overview standards back this up, but the real spec is on page 13.

19 Pages of Factory Diagrams – No Aftermarket Guesswork

A 19-page parts catalog seems thin compared to a service manual, but every page is packed with dense information. Each exploded view has the MST drawing number, last-updated date (16.12.2008), and the issue number M542-08-K01. The part code table includes the drawing position, spare part code, reference code, description in English and Turkish, quantity, and notes like bolt thread or casting material. You can order parts with confidence – no guessing what thread the bolt uses.

For a wider scope on related machines, the MST M542 2008 Parts Catalog is also available alongside the MST M542 Spare Parts Catalog 2008 and the MST M542 Backhoe Loader Spare Parts Catalog 2008. The engine components in this loader follow standard Internal Combustion Engine practices, but the part numbers here are MST-specific.

FAQ

Does this catalog include torque specs?

No – this is a parts catalog. It lists part numbers and quantities, not assembly procedures. You need the service manual for torque values.

What does the ‘Shovel Clam Body Assembly – Front’ section show?

It shows an exploded view of the front clam body with 16 listed parts: the 4-in-1 front body assembly (part 5420400–A), a blade, eight teeth, nuts, bolts, bushings, pins, grease nipples, and a bolt for the blade. Each part has its own spare part code, reference code, quantity, and notes – for example, the bush is Ø45 x Ø55 x 40 and the grease nipple is 5/16” UNF. That allows you to order exactly what fits the 2008 production geometry without fabricating or adapting parts from earlier models.

Enough chasing aftermarket catalogs that show the wrong bracket or a generic number. Access the Factory Manual from AutoRepairManuals and get the real part numbers that match your 2008 MST M542 backhoe loader.