4. INSTALL THICKNESS CONTROL COMPONENTS

5. INSTALL INDICATOR, CATCH PLATE, AND LUBRICATION FITTING

TM-5-3895-373-20 Bituminous Distributor Body M918 Model D-63 Manual
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TM 5-3895-373-20 C. INSTALL - Continued. 4. INSTALL THICKNESS CONTROL COMPONENTS. a. Place universal joint (16) in bench vise and insert threaded rod (8) into universal joint. Line up mating pin holes and install spring pin (19). b. Thread slotted hex nut (22) onto shaft (23). c. Install hand crank (7) and spring pin (20) on threaded end of shaft (23). d. Lightly lubricate outer surface of spacers (25) with grease. Install spacers into mounting bracket (24) and insert shaft (23) through mounting bracket. Install shaft retainer (17) and spring pin (15). e. Install universal joint (16) and spring pin (14). f. Tighten slotted hex nut (22) to take up end play. Loosen to align nearest hole in slotted hex nut with through bore in shaft (23). Install cotter pin (21). NOTE If slotted hex nut does not align with bore for cotter pin, add a 1 in. ID flat washer (MS15795826). g. If slotted hex nut (22) does not align with bore for cotter pin (21), unscrew slotted hex nut and remove spring pins (14 and 15), universal joint (16), and shaft retainer (17). Install flat washer (18) onto shaft (23). h. Replace shaft retainer (17), universal joint (16), and spring pins (14 and 15). Repeat step f. i. Lubricate universal joint (16) with grease until grease can be seen at pivot joints. Apply a light coating of grease to exposed surface of threaded rod (8). j. Screw link (12) onto threaded rod (8) several turns. Turn hand crank (7) to align link pivot boss with screed arm bracket (13). Ensure lubrication fitting holes face the outside of the paving machine. Thread locking compound can cause eye damage. Wear safety goggles/glasses when using. Avoid contact with eyes. If compound contacts eyes, flush eyes with water and get immediate medical attention. k. Apply thread locking compound (Item 12, Appendix C) to threads of hex head cap screw (11). l. Install hex head cap screw (11), lockwasher (10), and hex nut (9). Using a socket wrench adapter tighten hex nut to 180 lb-ft (244 N•m). m. Lubricate link (12) with grease until grease can be seen at front face of link. GO TO NEXT PAGE 15-29

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