TM 5-5420-227-24
OVERHEAD CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (Sheet 4 of 7)
Have one technician using cylinder rod wrench
21.
on flats of cylinder rod (U), and second
person insert pin (T) through rod end
connector eye (V).
Using pin (T) as a lever, remove rod
22.
end connector (W).
Using masking tape, tape threads
23.
cylinder rod (U).
INSTALLATION:
1.
Remove tape from threads of cylinder rod
(A).
2.
Manually start rod end connector (B) on
piston rod (A).
3.
Have one technician using cylinder rod wrench on flats of cylinder rod (A), and second
technician insert pin (C) through eye of rod end connector (B).
4.
Using pin (C) as a lever, turn rod end connector (B) clockwise and tighten. Remove
pin (C).
Position sling around overhead cylinder (D)
5.
(use spreader if necessary), and attach
lifting device.
WARNING
Make sure sling is wrapped on overhead cylinder (A) so that it cannot slide
loose.
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