TM 5-3810-307-24-1-2
Spotter Hydraulic Cylinder. (Refer to Figure K-38.)
The spotter hydraulic cylinder is normally removed for replacement.
Removal.
a.
Disassemble the spotter to access the spotter hydraulic cylinder (9, Figure K-38) (Page
b.
Remove the retaining bolt (16) and locknut (17) securing the rod clevis pin (18) in the
front of the spotter inner box (1). Discard the locknut (17).
c.
Remove the rod clevis pin (18) securing the spotter hydraulic cylinder (9) in the spotter
inner box (1).
d.
Remove the spotter hydraulic cylinder (9) from the spotter inner box (1).
e.
Disconnect the hydraulic extension hose (2) from the fitting (19) on the spotter hydraulic
cylinder (9).
f.
Disconnect the hydraulic retraction hose (4) from the fitting (20) on the spotter hydraulic
cylinder (9).
g.
Remove the two fittings (19 and 20) from the spotter hydraulic cylinder (9) and retain.
Installation.
a.
appropriate locations on the spotter hydraulic cylinder (9).
b.
Place Loctite 545 (purple) on the fitting (20) on the rod side of the spotter hydraulic
cylinder (9) and connect the hydraulic retraction hose (4) to the fitting (20).
Place Loctite 545 (purple) on the fitting (19) on the cylinder side of the spotter hydraulic
c.
cylinder (9) and connect the hydraulic extension hose (3) to the fitting (19).
d.
Slide the spotter hydraulic cylinder (9) into the spotter inner box (1) and align the clevis
on the cylinder rod with the mounting hole on the inside of the spotter inner box (1).
e.
Install the rod clevis pin (18).
f.
Secure the rod clevis pin (18) in the front of the spotter inner box (1) with the retaining
bolt (16) and new locknut (17).
g.
Reassemble the spotter (Page K-85).
K-88 Change-1