TM 9-2320-211-20
(2) Check fittings, nuts, and sleeves for damaged
threads or fractures.
(3) Replace any damaged, worn, or otherwise
unserviceable parts.
c. Fabrication.
(1) Lines.
(a) Cut sized tubing to required length.
NOTE
Make sure ends of tubing are square.
(b) Remove burs from inside and outside of the
tubing wall.
(c) Bend the tubing to conform to the shape of the
defective line.
(2) Fittings-compression type.
(a) Position the nut of the tubing with the threaded
end toward the tube end (fig. 2-52).
tube assemblv.
breather bracket and tube assembly.
c. Installation.
(1) Secure the breather bracket and tube assembly
at the fitting (fig. 2-5l).
(2) Mount the tube bracket on the oil cooler studs.
Retain the bracket with two lockwashers and nuts(fig. 2-
(3) Position the gasket to the bottom of the cup, and
secure the cup with the bolt (fig. 2-50). Tighten the bolt.
(4) Position the rubber gasket to the filter, and place
the filter in the cup. Secure the filter to the cup with four
screws (fig. 2-49). Tighten the screws and install the cap.
a. Removal.
NOTE
Before removing a line, mark or tag the line to
insure proper installation.
(1) Hold the connector with a wrench, and use
another wrench to unscrew the nut.
(2) Use the same method described in (1) above to
disconnect the line at both ends.
CAUTION
Avoid bending or kinking of lines.
(3) Cover any line port opening to prevent entrance
(b) Position a tight fitting sleeve on the tubing with
of foreign material.
the head toward the nut (fig. 2-52).
(4) Remove the line clips and line.
(c) Install the tube in the connector.
b. Inspection.
(d) Aline the tubing to the bottom on the connector
shoulder and turn the nut finger tight.
wall separation, and damaged ends.
