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INSTALL AFT LCT YOKE BEARINGS (AVIM)
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2.
Soak two bearings (4) in dry ice (E92) and
methanol (E243). Allow bearings to cool
thoroughly. Wear goggles and Kevlar gloves
(E187).
3.
Position yoke (5) in arbor press (6), longer arm
(7) down.
NOTE
Work quickly with chilled bearing.
Bearing must be installed before it
warms.
4.
Remove one bearing (4) from dry ice (E92) and
wipe clean and dry. Use cloth (E120). Wear
goggles and Kevlar gloves (E187).
5.
Coat bore (1) with epoxy (E292). Wear gloves
(E184.1).
6.
While epoxy primer is wet, press bearing (4)
into lug (2) until fully seated in bore (1) (TM
55-1500-322-24).
7.
Wipe off excess primer from yoke (4). Use cloth
(E120). Allow bearing (4) to warm to room
temperature.
8.
Remove yoke (5) from arbor press (6).
9.
Roller stake bearing (4) using drill press and
roller staking kit (TM 55-1500-322-24).
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