TM 5-3810-306-20
h. Install new ball valve (13) in desiccant plate (8)
and replace retaining clip (12) and screw.
i.
Thoroughly
lubricate
two
new
preformed
packings (10 and 11) and install them in their
respective grooves in desiccant plate (8).
j.
Install desiccant plate assembly (6) on cartridge
bolt so ball valve (13) retaining clip is in view.
k. Using locknut (7), draw assembly together to
approximately half of spring’s free height. While
slowly turning cartridge, tap side of shell with a
plastic mallet. This allows desiccant material to
settle properly into place.
l.
Using an 11/16-inch socket and box wrench,
continue to tighten locknut (7) ensuring all items
are properly aligned.
m. Tighten locknut (7) and draw desiccant plate
assembly (6) down into desiccant cartridge until
shoulder of desiccant plate is against cartridge
shell (17).
2.
INSTALL DESICCANT CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY
(9) AND DESICCANT PLATE ASSEMBLY (6).
a. Wipe inside of air dryer clean.
If solvent is used, be certain that no residue is left in shell
(4).
NOTE
Barium base lubricant (Bendix 246671)
is supplied with repair kit.
b. Check to be certain a film of barium base grease
is present on preformed packings, then install
cartridge and desiccant plate assembly into
body. Engage bolt (16) and tighten to 32 pounds
foot (4.42 kgm) torque.
c. Check end cover (2) preformed packing to be
certain it is clean and lubricated with a barium
base lubricant. Install preformed packing (21)
on end cover and install end cover in dryer body.
d. Position end cover (2) as marked during removal
and install retainer ring (5) so that gap in ring is
within an inch of notch in body.
e. Grease threads on three capscrews (1) and
reinstall them with their retaining clamps (3) in
end cover.
f.
Connect air control line to purge valve port in
end cover.
g. Connect heater lead.
3.
CONNECT GROUND CABLE AT SHUNT. (REFER
TO PAGE 8-109.)
4.
START-UP ENGINE AND ALLOW AIR PRESSURE
TO BUILD UP. (REFER TO TM 5-3810-306-10.)
5.
CHECK
ALL
AIR
OPERATED
FUNCTIONS.
(REFER TO TM 5-3810-306-10.) END OF TASK
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