TM 5-2420-224-20-2
AIR CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
This task covers:
a. Removal b. Installation
I N I T I A L S E T UP
Applicable Configuration:
Equipment Condition:
HMMH
Reference
Condition Description:
Tools and Special Equipment:
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Air Pressure Relieved
Shop Equipment, SC 4910-95-CL-A74
Tool Kit, SC 5180-90-CL-N26
General Safety Instructions:
Materials/Parts:
Pin, Cotter (2)
W A R N I N G
D o n o t d i s c o n n e c t a n y a ir
system lines or fittings unless
vehicle engine is shut off and
air system pressure is relieved.
To do so could result in injury
to personnel.
R E M O V A L
NOTE
Tag lines prior to disconnecting to aid in connecting.
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DISCONNECT two air LINES (1 and 2) from cylinder (3).
REMOVE cotter pin (4) and PIN (5) from bracket (6). DISCARD cotter PIN.
REMOVE cotter pin (7), washer (8), CYLINDER (3), and washer (9). DISCARD cotter PIN.
REMOVE two ADAPTERS (10 and 11) from cylinder (3).
MEASURE and RECORD DISTANCE between connecting link end of cylinder (3) and end of
connecting link (12).
LOOSEN NUT (13). REMOVE connecting LINK (12) and adjusting nut (14) from cylinder (3).
MEASURE and RECORD DISTANCE between rod end of cylinder (3) and end of rod end clevis (15).
LOOSEN NUT (16). REMOVE rod end CLEVIS (15) from cylinder (3).
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