Remove - TM-5-5420-279-230324

TM 5-5420-279-23

WARNING

CRUSH INJURY. THE DAMPER WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 54lbs (25KG).

NOTE

This procedure is applicable to both Ramp and Parallel Modules. Check that the correct

damper is fitted to the relevant module.

Remove

(1)

At the damper side panel mounting remove the spring pin (1) and washer (2). Discard

spring pins.

(2)

Support the damper and remove the pin (3). Remove the washers (4) from the inner faces

of the eye bolt (5).

(3)

Lower the damper (6) to the vertical position and place a support under its lower mount.

(4)

Remove the spring pins (7) and washers (8) from the upper mount (11). Discard spring

pins (7).

(5)

Support the damper (6) and remove pin (9). Remove the washers (10) from the inner faces

of eyebolt (5) and remove damper (6).

(6)

Examine damper (6) for damage and leaks.

(7)

Examine component parts including upper mount (11) and eyebolt (5) for damage and

corrosion. If upper mount requires replacement refer to unit maintenance task 5-006 If

eyebolt requires replacement, refer to unit maintenance task 5-007.

(8)

Replace components as required.

Install

(1)

Support the damper (6) in the vertical position and locate in the upper mount (11).

(2)

Partly insert pin (9) into the upper mount (11), locate washers (10) between inner faces of

upper mount (11) and damper (6). Fully insert pin (9).

(3)

Fit washers (8) and secure with new spring pins (8).

(4)

Raise the damper (6) and locate on side panel eyebolt (5).

(5)

Partly insert pin (3). Position washers (4) on inner faces of eyebolt (5) and fully insert pin

(3).

(6)

Fit washers (2) and secure with new spring pins (1).