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16.4.
PYLON RACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - continued
e. Install harness (11) on bracket (3).
(1) Install tie strap (12) on harness (11) at recep-
tacle (13). Use strap (item 193, App F).
(2) Install two screws (16) through washers (17)
and clamp (18) into bracket (3).
(3) Pin two identified wires (14) and (15) of wire
harness (11) to receptacle J256 (13)
(TM 55-1500-323-24).
f. Attach connector P513 (8) to receptacle J513
(9).
g. Attach connector P512 (5) to receptacle J512
(6).
h. Attach connector P511 (1) to receptacle J511
(2).
i. Check pylon rack articulation.
(1) Disconnect actuator rod end from yoke of py-
lon rack (para 16.25).
(2) Rotate the pylon rack about the hollow pin.
The pylon rack must rotate freely and
smoothly with less than 15 POUNDS of load
applied by hand on the yoke at the aft end of
the pylon rack. Use spring tester.
(3) If pylon rack requires less than 15 POUNDS
of load to move and moves smoothly and
quietly, connect rod end (para 16.25).
(4) If pylon rack requires 15 POUNDS or more of
load to rotate around the hollow pin, or is
noisy (squeaks), or shows signs of binding or
gritty action, remove pylon rack (para 16.4).
Inspect hollow pin and two bushings for any
signs of distress or material transfer. If pres-
ent, replace hollow pin (para 16.4).
(5) If there are no signs of distress or material
transfer, connect rod end and reinstall pylon
rack (para 16.25 and para 16.4).
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