TM 5-3895-374-24-2
B. Inspection
1.
Clean the components. Inspect internal tube and chrome rod for gouges, scratches or wear.
2.
Replace components that are damaged.
3.
Replace all seals.
C.
Assembly
1.
Lubricate the o-rings and seals prior to installation.
2.
Install the piston seals onto the piston.
3.
Install the seals into the cylinder head.
4.
Install cylinder shaft spacer tube, if required, onto shaft.
5.
Lubricate the bore of the cylinder head and slide it onto the cylinder shaft.
6.
Lubricate the piston, seals and cylinder bore and install piston and shaft into the cylinder.
7.
Using the face spanner wrench tighten the cylinder head into the cylinder tube until the outer face of the
cylinder head is flush with the end of the cylinder tube.
8.
Install the hydraulic cylinder onto the equipment and connect the hoses.
9.
Upon installation of the cylinder, completely extend and retract the cylinder under no load several times to
allow trapped air to escape through to the reservoir.
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