LAUNCH FRAME - STOW CYLINDER TOP MOUNTING

TM 5-5420-279-23

5 - 053 LAUNCH FRAME - STOW CYLINDER TOP MOUNTING

This task covers:

a. Remove

b. Install

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools Required

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's, Automotive (GMTK)

Materials Required

Thread locking compound, loctite 243

Equipment Conditions

Launch frame guards removed for access to the stow cylinder top

mounting

Remove

(1)

Remove the launch frame guards as necessary to gain access to the stow cylinder top

mounting. See operator's manual TM 5-5420-279-10.

(2)

Depressurize the hydraulic system. See unit maintenance procedure 5-118.

(3)

Release the hydraulic pressure in the stow cylinder. See unit maintenance procedure

5-123.

(4)

Remove the retaining ring (7) from the stow cylinder (9) top mounting.

(5)

Remove the cylinder pin (10), note the positions of and retain the two spacers (8).

(6)

Move the stow cylinder clear of the clevis rod (6).

(7)

Remove the retaining ring (1) and washer (2).

(8)

Remove the clevis rod (6) from the launch frame (4).

(9)

If necessary remove the two bushings (3 and 5) from the launch frame (4).