TM 9-2330-381-14
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HYDRAULIC STEERING CYLINDER (CONT)
ASSEMBLY
1.
Install and tighten two air release valves (19).
2.
Apply grease to two bushings (18) and, using an arbor press, install one bushing (18) in plunger (5) and one
bushing (18) in cylinder assembly (3). Apply thread locking compound to two setscrews (17) and install two
setscrews (17) to secure both bushings (18).
3.
Apply petroleum jelly to preformed packing (16) and seal retainer (15). Install on stuffing box (4).
4.
Apply hydraulic fluid to seal (13) and wiping ring (12) and install into stuffing box (4). Using an arbor press, press
bronze bushing (14) into stuffing box (4). Install stuffing box (4) onto plunger (5).
5.
Apply petroleum jelly to all three parts of piston seal (11) and two bearing rings (10). Install all three parts of
piston seal (11) and two bearing rings (10) onto piston (7).
6.
Apply petroleum jelly to preformed packing (9) and two seal retainers (8). Install preformed packing (9) and two
seal retainers (8) into piston (7). Install piston (7) onto plunger (5).
7.
Install nut (6) on plunger (5). Using a 3/4-inch torque wrench, adapter, 2-3/8-inch socket, and an open-face
spanner to hold piston (7), torque nut (6) to 500 lb-ft (678 Nm).
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