Installation - TM-10-3930-673-20-20628

TM 10-3930-673-20-2

18-17. FORK BUSHINGS REPLACEMENT (CONT)

(3)

Clean outside diameter of fork bushing

(1).

Using chlorinated solvent, clean outside

diameter of fork bushing (1).

(4)

Align and level fork bore (2) in hydraulic

press.

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WARNING

Adhesives, solvents, and sealing

compounds can burn easily, can give off

harmful vapors, and are harmful to skin

and clothing. To avoid injury or death,

keep away from open fire and use in a

well-ventilated area. If adhesive, solvent,

or sealing compound gets on skin or

clothing, wash immediately with soap and

water.

(5)

Apply sealing compound to fork bushing (1) and fork bore (2).

(a)

Apply 1/8 in. (3.18 mm) wide bead of sealing compound around center of inside diameter of fork bore (2).

(b)

Apply 1 in. (25.4 mm) wide bead of sealing compound at lead edge of fork bushing (1).

(c)

Apply 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) wide bead of sealing compound around outside diameter of fork bushing (1) at

center of bushing.

(6)

Align and level fork bushing (1) on fork bore (2) and insert appropriate mandrel.

NOTE

Prior to inserting fork bushing in fork bore, position bushing so that bushing gap is oriented to fork.

When inserting fork bushing in fork bore, continue to apply pressure until lead edge of bushing is

3/16 in (7.95 m) below face of fork bore.

(7)

Press fork bushing (1) in fork bore (2).

Carefully and slowly apply hydraulic pressure to push fork bushing (l) into fork bore (2) in one continuous motion.

Do not skew or cock bushing.

(8)

Wipe excess sealing compound from fork bushing (1) and fork bore (2).

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