ENSTROM F-28F/280F SERIES MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Rev.
8
MM-8-34
Sep
20/17
(b) Assemble the guide shaft assembly (6) as follows:
1
Press brass guide (5) into position if previously removed
2
Install felt wiper (4) into the brass guide (5).
3
Install O-ring (7) on the O.D. of the guide shaft (threaded end).
4 Install back-up ring (8), then O-ring (9) into the groove in the I.D. of the guide
shaft (threaded end).
CAUTION:
The convex side of the back-up ring (8) must face toward the O-ring (9).
(c) Install oleo boot (3) on the piston shaft (2), if required.
(d) Lubricate both ends of the guide shaft assembly in a pan of hydraulic fluid (MIL-
PRF- 5606) to provide lubrication for assembly and install the assembly on the
piston shaft (2).
(e) Install spacer (10) on the piston shaft (2).
CAUTION:
The flanged end of spacer faces toward threads of guide shaft assembly (6).
(f) Install rebound rings (11) - (5 each) on the piston shaft (2).
CAUTION:
Notches in the rebound rings must be staggered.
(g) Align the flow passage port on the inner edge of the piston assembly (13) to the
flow passage hole in the piston shaft (2) and install the piston assembly.
(h) Secure valve to the piston shaft with dowel pin (12).
CAUTION:
The ends of the dowel pin must be seated below the O.D. surface of the
piston to prevent possible binding on installation in the cylinder assembly.
(i) Slide the guide shaft assembly (6) and the rebound rings (11) up against the
piston (13). Keep the rebound rings staggered.
(j) Clamp the cylinder assembly (14) in a vise using tool T-0169-1 in an upright
position. Fill the cylinder to the base of the threads with hydraulic fluid (MIL-PRF-
5606).
CAUTION: Do not clamp the cylinder in the vise by the ears at the bottom of the
cylinder. Use tool T-0169-1.
CAUTION:
Notches in the rebound rings must be staggered.
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