Disassembly/lnspection
Disassembly
1. Compress the damper sp.ing with the spring com-
pressor according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions, then remove the self-locking nut.
CAUTION: Do not compre3s the spring more than
necessary to removo th€ sslf-locking nut.
SELF.LOCKING NUT
10 x '1.25 mm
Replace.
COMPRESSOR:
(Comm.rcially.v.il.blol
BRANICKo T/N MST-580A, T/N 72dt, or.quiv.t.nr
Remove the spring compressor, then disSssemble
the damper as shown on the next page.
Inspection
1. Reassemble all parts, except the spring.
2.
Push on the damper as shown.
3.
Check for smooth operation through a full stroke,
both compression and sxtension.
N O T E : T h e d a m p e r s h o u l d m o v e s m o o t h l y . l f i t
does not (no compression or no enension), the gas
is leaking. and the damper should be replaced.
WOODEN BLOCK
4 . Check tor oil leaks. abnormal noises or binding dur-
ing these tests.
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