TM 5-3805-262-34
3-26. LIFT CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAINTENANCE (CONT)
REASSEMBLY(SHEET 2 OF 3)
m.
Install smaller bore piston (5) and packing assembly (6) on rod (15). Put
ring (7) in place next to piston then install piston (4) next to ring.
n.
Clean any lubricating oil from threads of capscrew (2) and internal threads
on rod (15). Apply retaining compound to threads of capscrew.
o.
Install washer (3) and capscrew (2) to secure piston assembly. Tighten
capscrew to 1000 to 1200 lb-ft. Use torque wrench multiplier as necessary.
p.
Remove rod (15) from vise.
In following step, don’t overtighten vise.
cylinder tube (16).
q.
Put cylinder tube (16) in vise.
Overtightening will distort
r.
Lubricate cylinder tube (16) inside wall and piston assembly (4 thru 7)
using clean lubricating oil.
s.
Start rod (15) straight into cylinder tube (16).
t.
Screw gland (14) into cylinder tube (16). Don’t tighten gland.
u.
Push rod (15) farther into cylinder tube (16) using soft hammer or steel rod
inserted through rod eye.
NOTE
If same gland (14) is installed that was removed go to step v below. If
new gland (14) is installed, go to step w below.
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