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TM10-3930-660-34
16-17. FORK SIDRBSIFT CYLINDERS - REPAIR (Cont’d)
b.
Place a container under inner
gland (2) to catch oil contained
in cylinder.
CAUTION
Use care when removing rod (1) and
piston assembly to prevent seal damage.
Keep rod (1) in line with barrel (3) to
prevent binding.
c.
Use a spanner wrench to unscrew
inner gland (2) from rod (1).
Remove rod (1), inner gland (2)
and inner piston (3) as an
assembly. Clamp assembly in a
holding device.
d.
Use a spanner wrench to remove
outer gland (4) from barrel (5).
Remove outer gland (4), cylinder
tube (6) and outer piston (7) as
an assembly.
e.
Remove setscrew (8) from inner
piston (3) face.
f.
Remove three piston rings (9).
g.
Heat inner piston (3) with
acetylene torch to approximately
300-400°F. Use a strap wrench to
remove inner piston (3) from rod
(1).
h.
Remove inner gland (2).
CAUTION
Do not nick or scratch seal groove of
gland (2) during removal of seal (11).
Failure to follow this precaution will
cause part damage.
i.
Remove O-ring (10) and backup
ring (11) from outer diameter of
inner gland (2). Discard O-ring
(10).
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