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C.
INSPECT.
1.
INSPECT CYLINDER TUBE.
a.
Run your finger along the inside surface A
of cylinder tube (9) and retaining ring
groove surface B. Feel for any nicks,
scratches,
or
sharp
edges
that
may
damage preformed packings and seals.
b.
Remove sharp edges of nicks or scratches
using crocus cloth.
c.
Replace cylinder tube (4) if scratches or pits
cannot be polished out, and if scratch
exceeds 0.5 in. (12,7 mm) in length.
d.
Visually inspect cylinder tube (4) interior for
scoring or glazing using a strong light. If
scoring or glazing is detected, replace
cylinder tube.
e.
Check spherical bearing C for damage or
looseness. Replace spherical bearing if
damaged or loose. Refer to step D.1.
f.
Inspect cylinder tube (4) port threads D for
stripped or damaged threads.
g.
Replace cylinder tube (4) if stripped or
damaged threads are detected.
2.
INSPECT PISTON ROD.
a.
Run your finger along piston rod (3) surface
E. Feel for any scratches or sharp edges
that may damage preformed packings and
seals. Inspect circumference of piston rod
for scratches, pits, or wear that expose
base metal through chrome plating.
b.
Remove sharp edges of nicks or scratches
using crocus cloth.
c.
Replace piston rod (3) if scratches or pits
cannot be polished out, if scratch exceeds
0.5 in. (12,7 mm) in length, and base metal
is exposed through chrome plating.
d.
Run your finger along edge of packing
groove surface F and feel for nicks and
sharp edges. Remove sharp edges using
crocus cloth. If packing groove surface is
cracked or chipped, replace piston rod (3).
e.
Inspect piston rod (3) threaded surfaces G
and H for stripped or damaged threads.
f.
Replace piston rod (3) if stripped or
damaged threads are detected.
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