TM 9-2330-381-14
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HYDRAULIC STEERING CYLINDER
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
c. Repair
b. Inspection
d. Assembly
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
General mechanics tool kit, item 16, appx. B
The following tools can be found in field maintenance basic tool kit, item 14, appx. B:
Machinist's vise
Torque wrench, 3/4", 0-600 lb-ft
Socket wrench set, 1" drive
Socket, 1" drive, 2-3/8" opening
Socket adapter, 3/4" female 1" male
Soft-jawed vise caps
Open-faced spanner wrench
Arbor press
Materials/Parts
Nylon ball
Bronze bushing
Hydraulic cylinder repair kit
Thread locking compound, item 21, appx. E
Personnel Required: 2
Equipment Condition
DISASSEMBLY
1.
Secure assembly in a machinist's vise.
NOTE
Nylon ball may not be able to be removed at this time.
2.
Remove setscrew (1) which retains nylon ball (2) in main cylinder assembly (3).
3.
Using open-face spanner, unscrew stuffing box (4) and carefully remove plunger (5) and attached components
from main cylinder assembly (3).
4.
Remove nylon ball (2) from cylinder assembly (3) and discard ball.
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