Assembly - TM-5-5420-279-230714

TM 5-5420-279-23

Assembly

Heat the aluminum roller bodies in a hot water at 158oF (70oC) for approximately 30

(1)

minutes.

(2)

Assemble the roller in accordance with the relevant maintenance procedure.

NOTE

The roller must be assembled quickly, in approximately 60 seconds following the removal

of the roller body from the hot water.

(3)

Commence assembly from one end of the roller body, generally:

a. Fit retaining ring at one end of the roller body.

b. With the roller body in the vertical position, fit spacers and bearings as detailed in the

respective maintenance procedure.

NOTE

When fitting bearing seals, where applicable, ensure that the seal groove faces

outwards.

Fit final retaining ring.

d. Lay roller body on its side and pull the bearings back up to the retaining rings at both

ends.

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