TM 5-3895-373-34
E.
ASSEMBLE - Continued.
6.
INSTALL
PORT
PLATE
HOUSING
ONTO
MECHANICAL DRIVE HOUSING.
NOTE
Ensure
port
plate
is
positioned
correctly. It is possible to position it
wrong.
a.
Install port plate (47) onto cylinder block
(63). Ensure small hole in the port plate is
positioned toward the maximum tilt angle
side of port plate housing (46). Oil ports in
port plate housing must be offset toward
maximum tilt angle.
Uncured gasket sealing compound
can
cause
eye
damage
or
skin
irritation. Avoid contact with eyes
and skin. If compound contacts eyes,
flush eyes with water for 15 minutes
and get immediate medical attention.
If sealing compound contacts skin,
remove from skin with a dry cloth or
paper towel and wash thoroughly
with
soap
and
water.
Sealing
compound releases acetic acid while
curing.
Use
with
adequate
ventilation.
b.
Apply gasket sealing compound to mating
surfaces of mechanical drive housing (48).
c.
Fit port plate housing (46) over center of
cylinder block (63). Port plate housing is
positioned with adjustment bolt (54) to the
maximum tilt angle side of mechanical drive
housing (48). Ensure cylinder block fits
securely into port plate housing.
d.
Install socket head cap screws (45) through
port plate housing (46) and into mechanical
drive housing (48). Use hex head driver
socket (Item 90, Appendix D) and tighten
cap screws to 25 lb-ft (34 N•m).
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