TM 10-4610-232-343-4. AIR COMPRESSOR. This task covers:a. Disassembly.b. Repair.c. Reassembly.Tools, see TM 10-4610-232-12, Appx B,Sec Ill, Ref Code (No.)Tool Kit, General Mechanics Automotive (1)Press (4)Tool Kit, Compressor (Metric) (12)Materials/Parts:Preformed Packings (TM 10-4610-232-24P)Lockwashers (TM 10-4610-232-24P)Washers (TM 10-4610-232-24P)Equipment Condition:Air compressor assembly removed from ROWPU(para. 4-80, TM 10-4610-232-12). Air filter andshroud removed (para. 4-78, TM 10-4610-232-12).Air compressor external, first stage, second stageand third stage components removed (para. 2-72).General Safety InstructionsWARNINGObserve specific Warnings in text.a.b.c.d.e.Remove socket head screw (1, Figure 3-4) and Iockwasher (2).Using two screwdrivers or a suitable puller, remove sheave (3) and remove roll pin (4). Remove three capscrews (5), flange (6), tensioning piece (7) and sheave (8).Remove four capscrews (9), washers (10), end cover (11) and preformed packing (12).WARNINGConnecting rod has an oil thrower pin on the bottom. This pin has a sharp point. Toprevent injury, cover the point with a rag when working inside the crankcase orhandling the crankshaft assembly.CAUTIONDo not allow crankshaft assembly (phantom) to fall when end cover is removed.Carefully slide the crankshaft assembly forward until it is free of the rear bearing (13) and oil seal (15). Rotate andmaneuver the crankshaft assembly until all three connecting rods (21, 24 and 27) are outside crankcase (31 ). Carefullyremove the crankshaft assembly from the crankcase.NOTEMark spacers, connecting rods and counterweight so that these components can beinstalled in their exact location and relative position.f. Remove ball bearing inner races (13 and 14) from each end of crankshaft. Outer races (13 and 14) will remainin cover (11) and crankcase (31).g. Press outer races (13 and 14) out of cover (11 ) and crankcase (31). Seals (15 and 16) will come out with the outerbearing races.h. Remove nut (17), Iockwasher (18) and socket head screw (19) and remove counterweight (20).i.j.k.l.Remove connecting rod (21) and spacer (22).Remove connecting rod (24) and spacer (25).Remove connecting rod (27).Pull the inner races of bearing (23, 26 and 28) with spacers (29) off crankshaft (30).3-9
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