M6 SERIES IOM
6th EDITION
ISSUED 12/2014
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B. Installing Repair Kit or Changing Temperature Rating
Follow the listed steps to install a repair kit or change temperature applications. For reference the various
temperature specifications and materials can be found on pg. 9 of this manual.
1. Disassemble actuator as described in on pg. 21-24.
2. Remove the O-rings and bearings from the various actuator components:
(See fig. 8.1-8.5 on the previous page for list of parts to be replaced and their locations)
a. Piston O-rings (2)
b. End Caps (2)
c. Upper Pinion O-ring (1)
d. Lower Pinion O-ring (1)
e. Air Passage Plugs (2)
f. Stop O-rings (2)
g. Pinion Bearing (1)
h. Thrust bearing (1)
i. Flange Washer (1)
3. Using mineral spirits (or other mild solvent), remove the lubrication from each actuator component. (Note:
clean all surfaces thoroughly prior to installation of new O-ring set.)
4. Separate O-rings and determine the locations for installation:
a. Piston O-rings: will be the thickest O-rings (2 pieces), (#10 fig. 8.2)
b. End Cap O-rings: will have the largest O-ring diameter (2 pieces), (#12 fig. 8.3)
c. Pinion O-rings: of the remaining O-rings, the largest is installed in the lower pinion
O-ring groove (#24 fig. 8.1). The second largest is installed on the top of the pinion (#3 fig. 8.1).
d. Air Channel Plugs: the small cylinders fit in the ends of the body (2 pieces), (#20 fig. 8.5).
e. Stop O-rings: will have the smallest O-ring diameter (#17 fig. 8.4).
(Note: if these O-rings are not properly seated, they may be pinched during reassembly and
subsequently leak.)
5. Identify bearing parts and their installation locations:
a. Piston Skates (#16 fig. 8.2)
b. Thrust Bearing (#5 fig. 8.1)
c. Flange Bearing (#4 fig. 8.4)
6. Apply light grease to the internal portions of the actuator for ease of reassembly:
a. Inner bore of actuator.
b. Piston wear surfaces (piston skate, piston bearing & piston O-Ring).
c. Piston rack (apply on the full length of the piston rack).
d. Pinion gear teeth.
e. Pinion wear surfaces and O-rings (both upper and lower areas).
7. Assemble actuator as described on pg. 27-31. If the O-rings are difficult to install, the O-rings may be slightly
stretched and lubricated to ease installation. (Note: be sure to use the lubricant provided when lubricating the
O-rings.) When installing the end cap O-rings, be sure to seat the O-ring properly, a thin layer of grease will
help hold the O-ring in place.