TM 5-5420-228-24
HEU OR EARLY MODEL OVERHEAD CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (Sheet 4 of 7)
17. Insert pin (T) through rod end connector
eye (U).
18. Have another technician use cylinder rod
wrench on flats of cylinder rod (V) to keep rod
from turning.
19. While second technician holds cylinder rod
(V) from turning rod (V) from turning, use pin
(T) as a lever to unscrew and remove rod end
connector (W).
20. Remove pin (T) from rod end connector (W).
21. Using masking tape, tape threads of cylinder
rod (V).
INSTALLATION:
1.
Remove tape from threads of cylinder
rod (A).
2.
Start rod end connector (B) on rod (A) by
hand.
3.
Insert pin (C) through eye of rod end
connector (B).
4.
Have another technician use cylinder rod wrench on flats of cylinder rod (A) to keep rod from turning.
5.
While second technician holds cylinder rod (A) from turning, use pin (C) as a lever to turn rod end connector (B)
clockwise and tighten.
6.
Remove pin (C).
NOTE
If necessary, use spreader when
attaching sling and lifting device
to overhead cylinder (D).
7.
Position sling around overhead cylinder
(D) and attach lifting device.
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