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INSTALL FORWARD LCT YOKE BUSHINGS
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Do not use cadmium plated hardware
or tools while working on yoke
assembly. The titanium yoke could
be damaged.
NOTE
If a crack in the yoke is suspected
during removal, refer to TM
1-1520-253-23.
1.
Place two shoulder bushings (1) in carbon
dioxide (dry ice) (E92) and methanol (E243).
Wear goggles to protect eyes. Allow bushings to
cool. Wear Kevlar gloves (E187).
2.
Coat outer bore (2) of lug (3) with epoxy primer
(292). Wear gloves (E184.1).
NOTE
Work quickly with chilled bushing.
Bushing must be installed before it
warms.
3.
Remove one shoulder bushing (1) from carbon
dioxide. Wear goggles to protect eyes. Position
bushing in opening in lug (3). Wear Kevlar gloves
(E187).
4.
While epoxy primer (E292) is wet press bushing
(1) into bore (2) until shoulder touches inside face
of lug (3). Use bushing (4), bolt (5), washer (6),
and nut (7) combination. Wear gloves (E184.1).
5.
Remove nut (7), washer (6), bolt (5), and bushing
(4).
6.
Wipe off excess epoxy primer (E292) from lug
(3). Use cloth (E120).
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