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16.24.
PYLON TOP CONNECTOR PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - continued
16.24.7. Installation
WARNING
Maintain pressure on preloaded
spring while installing retaining ring.
A spring-loaded mechanism can
cause injury to personnel if released
in an uncontrolled manner. Always
take care while working with the
mechanism.
a. Compress spring (5) in vise (11).
(1) Wrap lockwire around spring (5) at three
places. Use wire (item 229, App F).
(2) Evenly space lockwire to hold spring (5) com-
pressed.
(3) Position and fully compress spring (5) in vise
(11).
(4) Tighten lockwire.
(5) Remove spring (5) from vise (11).
b. Install two connectors P505 (6) and P508 (7) in
plate (1).
(1) Aline keyway (12). Install retainer (10).
(2) Install spring (5), backing washer (9), and ring
(8). Use retaining ring pliers.
c. Remove lockwire.
d. Install plate (1) in frame (2).
(1) Aline plate (1) with frame (2). Install two
screws (3) and washers (4).
e. Inspect (QA).
f. Install pylon (para 16.2).
END OF TASK
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