TM 9-2320-272-24-4
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent is flammable and will not be used near open
flame. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do this may
result in injury to personnel.
1.
Clean all parts of elevating cylinder with drycleaning solvent and dry with lint-free cloth.
2.
Inspect piston rod (9) for burrs, scoring, scratches, and stripped threads. If minor scratches and
burrs are present, remove with crocus cloth.
3.
If piston rod (9) is scored, scratched, or if stripped threads are evident, replace piston rod (9).
4.
Inspect piston (13) and cylinder body (1) for scoring. If piston (13) is scored, replace. If cylinder
body (1) is scored, replace elevating cylinder.
1.
Install
two lubrication fittings (2) in cylinder body (1) and piston rod (9).
2.
Install
sleeve (10) in piston rod (9).
3.
Install
two half rings (3) on piston (13).
4.
Install
piston rod bushing (6) in cylinder head (5) with bushing installer and handle.
5.
Install
new O-ring (4), new packing (7), packing nut (8), and new wiper strip (11) on cylinder head (5).
CAUTION
Be careful not to damage wiper strip when passing over threads
on piston rod.
6.
Install cylinder head (5) on piston rod (9).
7.
Install new rod seal (12), piston (13), new seal (14), retainer (15), and washer (16) on piston rod (9).
8.
Install nut (18) on piston rod (9) and secure nut (18) with lockwire (17).
9.
Slide piston rod (9) into cylinder body (1) and install cylinder head (5) on cylinder body (1).
10.
Using spanner wrench, tighten cylinder head (5).
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