TM 1-1520-238-23
2-350.16
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2.95B.
MAIN ROTOR SUPPORT STRUT BUSHING REPLACEMENT (AVIM) – continued
CAUTION
Pressing bushing(s) in strut without
supporting strut fork, will result in dam-
age to strut.
Install bushing(s) with care or damage
to surface finish will result.
Do not heat ferrous parts over 350 F
(177 C) or nonferrous parts over 250
F (121 C).
Do not cool bearings and bushings be-
low -321 F (-196 C).
b. Install
bushing(s)
(4)
in
strut
(5)
(TM 55-1500-322-24).
(1) Apply corrosion resistant coating to strut
bushing bore (9). Use corrosion resistant
coating (item 64A, App F) and brush
(item 34, App F).
(2) Place bushing(s) (4) in dry ice for 20 MIN-
UTES. Use carbon dioxide (item 40, App F),
pail.
(3) Remove bushing(s) (4) from dry ice and apply
sealant to OD of bushing (4). Use sealing
compound (item 158A, App F). Refer to Table
2-1.
(4) While supporting strut fork (6), or strut fork
support (7), aline and install bushing(s) (4) in
strut (5) (TM 55-1500-322-24). Use arbor
press.
(a) If necessary, heat end of strut (2). Use
heater.
c. Apply paint touchup (TM 55-1500-345-23).
d. Inspect (QA).
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