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15.31.
APU AFT SUPPORT STRUT AND ROD END REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - continued
15.31.4. Cleaning
a. Clean removed and attaching parts and sur-
faces (para 1.47).
15.31.5. Inspection
a. Check support strut for cracks, dents,
scratches, elongated holes, and distortion.
Dents and scratches maximum depth 0.010 INCH
must be polished out.
b. Check removed and attaching parts and sur-
faces for corrosion (para 1.49).
(1) Clean aft APU strut (para 1.49).
(2) Blend out corrosion (para 1.49).
(3) Apply
paint
finish
touch
up
(TM 55-1500-345-23).
(4) Apply sealant to tube. Use sealing compound
(item 159, App F).
c. Check support strut for vertical play. None al-
lowed.
d. Check support strut deck fitting for detectable
motion, cracks, elongated holes, and missing
hardware (para 15.35). None allowed.
15.31.6. Installation
a. Install rod end (11) on strut (5).
(1) Install nut (18) on rod end (11).
(2) Screw rod end (11) 0.50 INCH into strut (5).
(3) Adjust strut (5) to 5.35 INCHES between bolt
hole centers.
(4) Aline rod end (11) with clevis (4).
(5) Hold rod end (11) at flats (17). Tighten nut
(18).
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