TM 9-2330-381-14
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SUSPENSION HYDRAULIC CYLINDER (CONT)
DISASSEMBLY
1.
Remove two setscrews (1), two bushings (2), and pipe plug (3).
2.
Using a flat-tip screwdriver, pry retaining ring (4) in a circular motion and remove from packing nut (5).
3.
Remove wiper ring (6) from packing nut (5). Discard wiper ring.
NOTE
Nylon ball may not come out until piston ring is removed.
4.
Remove setscrew (7) and nylon ball (8) from cylinder assembly (9). Discard nylon ball.
5.
Using spanner wrench, remove packing nut (5) from cylinder assembly (9). Remove vacuum seal (10) from
packing nut (5). Discard vacuum seal.
6.
Fully extend plunger rod (11) and clean a 3-inch (7.6 cm) area around middle of plunger rod. Apply two or three
layers of tape to cleaned surface of plunger rod (11).
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