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C.
INSPECT - Continued.
WARNING
Compressed air used for cleaning
purposes will not exceed 30 psi (207
kPa). Use only with effective chip
guarding
and
personal
protective
equipment (goggles/face shield and
gloves). Failure to take proper
precautions may result in severe
injury or loss of vision.
b.
Use 30 psi (207 kPa) maximum compressed air
to blow any foreign material from preformed
packing grooves, seal grooves, inside of tube,
and threaded surfaces.
c.
Dry parts with a clean, lint-free cloth. Set dry
parts on clean surface. Place a clean, lint-free
cloth into open end of cylinder tube to prevent
contamination.
D.
REPAIR.
1.
PRESS OUT SPHERICAL BEARING.
CAUTION
Place cylinder tube support blocks
close to bearing bore when pressing
out spherical bearing. Failure to
place support blocks correctly may
lead to warping of the cylinder tube.
a.
Set up cylinder tube (5) on hydraulic press.
Place parallel blocks (16) under bearing housing
for support.
b.
Place spacer (17) from universal puller kit on
outer race of spherical bearing (18). Press
spherical bearing squarely out of bearing bore.
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