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4-121. STEERING CYLINDER REPLACEMENT (CONT).
(4) Remove cotter pin (6), nut (7), and
washer (8). Discard cotter pin.
(5) Remove sleeve (9), screw (10), and
washer (11).
(6) Remove cylinder (12) from axle (13).
b.
Cleaning/Inspection.
Drycleaning solvent (P-D-680) is TOXIC and flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves; use
only in a well-ventilated area; avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and do not breathe vapors.
Keep away from heat of flame. Never smoke when using solvent; the flash point for type I
drycleaning solvent is 100F (38V) and for type II is 140F (60C). Failure to do so may result in
injury or death to personnel.
If personnel become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately get fresh air and medical help.
If solvent contacts skin or clothes, flush with cold water. If solvent contacts eyes, immediately flush
eyes with water and get immediate medical attention.
(1)
Clean all metal parts with drycleaning solvent.
(2)
Check shaft for grooves on inside wall.
(3)
Check rod guide and piston for nicks and gouges.
(4)
Remove nicks and burrs with crocus cloth. Clean up rod threads with thread chasing tool if necessary.
(5)
Replace piston rod if scored, pitted, bent, or damaged.
(6)
Replace bushings if more than .005 inches (0.127 mm) out-of-round,
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