Assembling inner and outer tube - sealing ring installation
WARNING
Never reuse sealing rings and dust seals after removal. Check the con-
dition of the pilot bushings before assembly; replace them if scored or
scratched. Make sure the Teon
®
coating of the pilot bushings is in perfect
condition.
Apply adhesive tape to the inner tube end to cover the top bushing seat.
Grease dust seal and sealing ring moderately.
Insert the following parts into the inner tube in the following order: dust seal
(16), retaining ring (15), sealing ring (14), retainer (13) and bottom pilot bushing
(12).
WARNING
The sealing ring (14) has a mounting position. Its concave end must be
facing the retainer (13).
Remove the adhesive tape from inner tube end and clean off any adhesive
sticking to the tube.
Insert the top pilot bushing (12) manually.
If hard to insert, slip the tip of a at head screwdriver into the bushing slot
to aid installation.
Gently t the inner tube into the outer tube, taking care not to damage the top
pilot bushing.
Ease the bottom pilot bushing into contact with outer tube, retainer and sealing
ring.
Fit the suitable installer tool to the inner tube (44) and push the sealing ring (14)
until bottom pilot bushing, retainer and sealing ring slide into place.
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