TM 5-3895-369-14
5-87. GATE CYLINDER REPAIR.
This task covers:
a. Disassembly
INITIAL SETUP
b. Cleaning/Inspection
c. Assembly
Tools
Tool kit, general mechanic’s: equipment
maintenance and repair
Tool outfit, hydraulic system: test and repair, 3/4
ton, trailer mounted
Materials/Parts
Packing, preformed (3)
Locknut
Ring, wear
Seal, crown
Ring, retaining (2)
Ring, back-up (2)
Suitable container (capacity 1 gal. [3.9 liters])
Materials/Parts
Cloth, abrasive crocus (item 11, appendix E)
Sealant, hydraulic (item 52, appendix E)
Fluid, hydraulic (item 23, appendix E)
Solvent, drycleaning (item 54, appendix E)
Equipment Condition
TM or Para
Para 4-146
Condition Description
Gate cylinder removed.
a.
Disassembly.
Spilled hydraulic fluid is slippery. Clean
up spilled fluid immediately or injury to
personnel may result.
(1)
Remove two fittings (1) from cylinder
body (2).
(2)
Turn ports down and allow hydraulic fluid to
drain into suitable container with a 1 gallon
(3.9 liters) capacity.
(3)
Remove and discard two retaining rings
(3 and 4) and pull piston rod (5) and
assembled parts from cylinder body (2).
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