TM 55-1520-240-23-9
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INSTALL FORWARD LCT YOKE BEARINGS
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Do not use cadmium plated hardware
or tools while working on yoke
assembly. Titanium yoke could be
damaged.
NOTE
If a crack in the yoke is suspected
during removal, refer to TM
1-1520-253-23.
1.
Make sure bores (1) of yoke (2) are clean and
undamaged.
2.
Place both bearings (3 and 4) in carbon dioxide
(dry ice) (E92) and methanol (E243). Wear
goggles and Kevlar gloves (E187). Allow
bearings to cool thoroughly.
3.
Coat bores (1) with epoxy primer (E292). Wear
gloves (E184.1).
4.
Support bearing housing (5) of yoke (2) in arbor
press (6).
NOTE
Work quickly with chilled bearing.
Bearing must be installed before it
warms.
5.
Remove one bearing (3) from dry ice and wipe
clean and dry. Use cloth (E120). Wear goggles.
Wear Kevlar gloves (E187).
6.
While epoxy primer (E292) is wet press bearing
(3) into housing (5) until fully seated in bore (1)
(TM 55-1500-322-24). Use arbor press (6).
7.
Wipe off excess primer from bearing (3). Use
cloth (E120). Allow bearing to warm to room
temperature.
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