TM 10-4610-241-24
TO 40W4-13-42
3-67. SPRING ASSEMBLY REPAIR (MODELS WPES-10 AND H-9518-1) - continued.
b.
Disassembly.
(1)
Place spring assembly ( 12) on workbench.
(2)
Remove two nuts (18), two bolts (19), two spacer tubes (20), and two angle bars (2 1).
(3)
Remove nut (22) and bolt (23).
(4)
Separate spring bars (24).
c.
Cleaning.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, Cl II, is highly toxic and can ignite organic materials,
nitrates, carbides, and chlorates. Wear eye, skin, and respiratory protection. Use in a
well-ventilated area.
(1)
Clean all parts with a wire brush.
(2)
Soak all parts in dry cleaning solvent and let air dry.
d.
Inspection.
(1)
Inspect spring assembly (12) for distortion, damage such as cracks, thread damage (bolts/nuts), excessive
rust, and missing parts.
(2)
Inspect angle bars (21) for distortion, cracks and missing center pins.
(3)
Inspect for broken and distorted spring bars (24).
e.
Repair.
(1)
Replace lockwashers.
(2)
Replace defective components.
f.
Assembly.
(1)
Clean all spring assembly parts thoroughly and coat with light oil.
(2)
Position spring bars (24) as illustrated and aline center holes.
(3)
Install bolt (23) and nut (22).
(4)
Position two angle bars (21), making sure pins in angle bars are inserted in holes of second bar from the
top.
(5)
Install two spacer tubes (20), two bolts (19), and two nuts (18).
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