TM 9-2330-381-14
5-26. GOOSENECK HYDRAULIC CYLINDER (CONT)
ASSEMBLY
1.
Apply petroleum jelly to retaining ring (17), wiper ring (18), and rod seal (19) and install on packing nut (13). Slide
packing nut (13) onto piston rod (3) and install nylon plug (20) into packing nut (13).
2.
Apply petroleum jelly to seal set (15) and install sleeve bushing (16), seal set (15), and four shims (14) in stuffing
box (2) as shown in Detail A.
3.
Slide stuffing box (2) onto piston rod (3).
NOTE
When installing packing nut, tighten to a position where one of the tabs on the
packing nut is approximately 15 to 20 degrees past the capscrew hole as shown in
Detail B.
4.
Install packing nut (13) in stuffing box (2). Apply thread locking compound to threads of capscrew (12) and install
capscrew into top of stuffing box (2).
5.
Apply petroleum jelly to seal retainer (11) and preformed packing (10) and install onto stuffing box (2).
6.
Apply petroleum jelly to two preformed packings (9) and install onto threaded end of piston rod (3).
7.
Apply petroleum jelly to two seal sets (21) and install seal sets onto compression piston (6) as shown in Detail B.
CAUTION
When placing piston and attached components into a vise or other suitable
holding device, be sure to protect the polished surface of the piston or damage to
equipment may result.
8.
Place piston rod (3) into a vise or other suitable holding device and secure in place. Wrap entire piston, except
parts to be welded, with burn cloth or equivalent to protect all parts. Thread compression piston (6) onto piston
rod (3).
9.
Center lock bar (5) into slot in end of piston rod (3). Be sure lock bar contacts bottom face of compressor piston
(6).
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