TM 5-3740-218-13&P
d. Disassembly. Before disassembly of any item, study illustration carefully. Note relationship of internal parts.
Knowing details of component will speed up disassembly and
assembly and help avoid mistakes.
1-20. GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
a. Preparation. Remove grease from new parts before installation.
b. Gaskets. To provide added sealing for gasket, coat both sides with sealant. Remove all traces of previous
gasket and sealant before installing new gasket.
c.
Safety Wire. Remove safety wire from all new parts before installing on equipment.
d. Bearings and Shafts. During assembly of shafts and bearings in housings, first mount bearing on shaft. Then
install assembly by applying force to shaft. When mounting bearings on shafts, always apply force to inner races of
bearing.
e. Bearing Lubrication. Lubricate bearings before reassembly with type of lubricant normally used in related
housing or container. This will provide lubrication during first run-in until lubricant from system can reach bearings.
