REMOVAL - TM-55-1730-228-13-P0152

TM 55-1730-228-13&P

3-33. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVES - REPLACE (Continued)

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REMOVAL:

WARNING

Some hoses may contain small amounts of trapped hydraulic pressure. Wear protective clothing including a face shield,

head gear and gloves. Fine streams of hydraulic fluid under pressure cannot be readily seen but can easily penetrate the

skin causing severe personal injury. Use extreme caution and be alert whenever breaking into a hydraulic system.

WARNING

Hydraulic fluid may be extremely hot. Allow the SPEMS to stand fifteen minutes before breaking into hydraulic system.

(1) Remove screw(s) (1, Figure 3-34) securing cover (2) to valve body (3).

NOTE

The stabilizer directional control valve, located in the base junction box, has four screws securing the cover, the others

have a single screw.

(2) Tag the leads (4) for identification during installation. Disconnect leads (4).

(3) Remove gasket (5) from valve (3).

(5) Remove strain relief cover (6), strain relief (7), and fitting (8) from cover (2).

(6) Remove four socket head screws (9) securing the valve (3) and remove valve (3) from manifold block (10).

(7) Remove four preformed packings (11) and discard.

b. INSTALLATION:

(1) Check to see that the preformed packings (11) are securely seated in the valve ports.

(2) Carefully place the valve (3) in position and align the mounting holes with those in the manifold block (10).

(3) Secure valve (3) to manifold block (10) with four socket head screws (9).

NOTE

The stabilizer directional control valve, located in the base junction box, has four screws securing the cover, the others

have a single screw.

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