TM 9-2320-279-34-3
M977, M985, and M984E1 Crane Maintenance Instructions (Cont)
17-30. ACCUMULATOR REMOVAL/REPAIR/CHARGING/INSTALLATION (CONT).
(9) Remove piston (14) from accumulator (3).
(10) Remove wear ring (15), two backup rings (16),
preformed packing (17), and wear ring (18).
c. Cleaning/lnspection.
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn
easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful to
skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If
adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets on skin or
clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
(1) Clean all metal parts in dry cleaning solvent.
(2) Inspect each part for damage.
(3) Replace damaged parts.
d. Assembly.
(1) Install wear ring (1), preformed packing (2), two
backup rings (3), and wear ring (4) on piston (5).
(2) Install piston (5) in accumulator (6).
(3) Install preformed packing (7) and backup ring (8) on
head (9).
WARNING
Adhesives, solvents, and sealing compounds can burn
easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful to
skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away
from open fire and use in well-ventilated area. If
adhesive, solvent, or sealing compound gets on skin or
clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
(4) Apply sealing and thread locking compound on
threads of head (9) and install in accumulator (6).
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