TM 55-1520-240-23-4
5-88.2
INSTALL SHOCK ABSORBER ROD END BEARING (AVIM)
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5-88.2
1.
Wipe rod end (1) clean. Use cloth (E120) damp
with solvent (E162). Wear gloves (E186).
2.
Check rod end bore (2). Diameter shall be
1.7485 to 1.7489 inches.
3.
Cool bearing (3) completely in mixture of dry ice
(E92) and methanol (E243). Wear gloves (E187).
4.
Position rod end (1) with groove (4) down.
Do not press bearing on any surface
but outer race. Bearing damage will
result.
5.
Press bearing (3) into rod end (1). Use
arbor press and pusher (APP E-41) (TM
55-1500-322-24).
6.
Check that bearing (3) is flush with rod end (1),
within 0.005 inch, on same side as groove (4).
Do not stake bearing. Staking marks
cause failure of rod end. This results
in injury to personnel and damage to
equipment.
7.
Check torque needed to rotate bearing (3) as
follows:
a.
Clamp rod end (1) in soft jaw vise (5).
b.
Install torque wrench (6) on bearing (3).
Use bolt (7), washers (8), and nut (9). Use
enough washers to keep wrench away from
rod end (1) so wrench can be pulled.
c.
Rotate torque wrench (6). Check torque.
Torque shall be 10 to 60 inch-pounds.
8.
Remove rod end (1) from vise (5).
FOLLOW-ON MAINTENANCE:
None
END OF TASK
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