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TM 10-3930-659-34
4-56. STEERING CYLINDER REPAIR (Cont).
b. CLEANING AND INSPECTION
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective goggles and
gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes, and DO
NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat. The solvents flash point is
100°F-138°F (380C-590C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh
air and medical help. If solvent contacts eyes, immediately wash your eyes and get medical aid.
1.
Clean metal parts with dry cleaning solvent and allow to air dry.
2.
Inspect parts for cracks, breaks, deformed metal, and other damage that would impair operation. Replace
damaged parts.
3.
retaining ring groove In steering cylinder barrel for nicks and burrs. Smooth nicks and burrs in retaining ring
groove with an abrasive cloth.
4.
Inspect lands on piston for burrs and nicks. Smooth nicks and burrs on lands on piston with an abrasive cloth.
c. ASSEMBLY
NOTE
Soak all seals and preformed packings in clean lubricating oil prior to assembly.
1.
Install new preformed packing (23) and elbow (24) on steering cylinder barrel (2).
2.
If removed, install bushing (22) on steering cylinder barrel (2).
3.
Install new filler ring (7) in retaining ring groove (6) in steering cylinder barrel (2).
4.
If removed, install bushing (21) on piston rod (4).
5.
If removed, install new lubrication fitting (20) on piston rod (4).
6.
Apply a light coat of lubricating oil to nut (1) and slide nut on piston rod (4).
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