TM 5-1940-322-24
0136 00
STEERING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER AND MOUNTING BRACKET MAINTENANCE (Contd)
CAUTION
Cap and plug all hoses, connections, and openings immediately
after disconnection to prevent contamination. Remove caps or plugs
prior to installation. Failure to comply may result in damage to
equipment.
REMOVAL
1.
Remove locknut (15), washer (16), two washers (23), tie rod (24), screw (25), and clevis (1) from
hydrojet steering lever (22). Discard locknut (15).
NOTE
Have container ready to catch hydraulic oil.
Tag all hoses during removal to assist with installation.
2.
Remove hydraulic hoses (5) and (7) from adapters (6) on steering hydraulic cylinder (11).
3.
Remove four screws (13), washers (14), and steering hydraulic cylinder (11) from mounting
bracket (19).
NOTE
Note position of clevis on cylinder rod end to assist with
installation.
4.
Loosen jam nut (3) and remove clevis (1) from cylinder rod (4).
5.
Remove two screws (8), washers (9), cylinder ball clamp (10), and hydraulic cylinder (11) from ball
clamp base (12).
6.
Remove two adapters (6) from hydraulic cylinder (11).
7.
Remove four locknuts (17), washers (18), and mounting bracket (19) from hydrojet housing (21).
Discard locknuts (17).
8.
Remove lube fitting (2) from clevis (1).
9.
Remove lube fitting (2) from cylinder ball clamp (10).
INSPECTION
1.
For general cleaning and inspection instructions, refer to WP 0013 00.
2.
Clean steering hydraulic cylinder (11) with clean cloth.
3.
Inspect threads on lube fittings (2) for damage. Replace lube fittings (2) if damaged.
4.
Inspect threads on studs (20) for damage. Replace studs (20) if damaged.
NOTE
If replacing a stud, apply coat of sealing compound (272) on
mounting threads prior to installation.
INSTALLATION
1.
Apply light coat of sealing compound (243) on threads of studs (20).
2.
Install mounting bracket (19) on hydrojet housing (21) with four washers (18) and new locknuts (17).
Tighten locknuts (17) to 2325 lb-ft (3134 Nm).
3.
Apply light coat of sealing compound (pipe) on threads of adapters (6).
4.
Install two adapters (6) in steering hydraulic cylinder (11).
5.
Apply light coat of GAA grease on ball end of steering hydraulic cylinder (11), ball clamp (10), and ball
clamp base (12).
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