TM 55-1520-240-23-9
11-178.1
REPAIR YAW, THRUST, ROLL, OR PITCH ILCA INTERMEDIATE CONNECTING LINKS
(AVIM)
(Continued)
11-178.1
7.
Clean bearing bores (5 and 6) and lug (7). Use
acetone (E20). Wear gloves (E184.1).
8.
Penetrant inspect bores and lugs (MIL-I-6866).
Check for radial and axial cracks. If cracks are
found, reject link (1).
NOTE
If a crack in the intermediate
connecting link is suspected
during disassembly, refer to TM
1-1520-253-23.
INSTALL BEARINGS AND SLEEVE
9.
Make sure bores (5 and 6) of link (1) are clean
and undamaged.
10.
Coat sleeve (4) with epoxy primer (E292). Wear
gloves (E184.1).
11.
Support link (1) in arbor press.
12.
Install sleeve (4) wet with epoxy primer
(E292) in bore (6). Use an arbor press (TM
55-1500-322-24). Press sleeve flush with lug (7).
13.
Place bearings (2 and 3) in carbon dioxide (dry
ice) (E92) and methanol (E243). Wear goggles
and Kevlar gloves (E187). Allow bearings to cool
thoroughly.
14.
Coat bores (5) and sleeve (6) with epoxy primer
(E292). Wear Kevlar gloves (E187).
15.
Support link (1) in arbor press.
NOTE
Work quickly with chilled bearing.
Bearing must be installed before it
warms.
16.
Remove bearing (3) from dry ice and wipe clean
and dry. Use cloth (E120). Wear goggles. Wear
Kevlar gloves (E187).
17.
While primer is wet, press bearing (3) into sleeve
(6) until fully seated (TM 55-1500-322-24). Use
an arbor press.
18.
Wipe off excess primer from bearing (4). Use
cloth (E120). Allow bearing to warm to room
temperature.
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