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c. Installation.
NOTE
It may be necessary to use a piece of wood
and a hammer to get the airbag lip to seal on
the piston lip taper.
(1)
Fit airbag to piston.
(2)
Inspect upper ring for damage.
(3)
Remove upper shock absorber bolt.
(4)
Place piston retaining chain on axle and
secure with washer and screw.
(5)
Smear inside of airbag lip with technical
petroleum.
(6)
Compress airbag and mate it with upper
airbag ring.
(7)
Open airbag tap.
(8)
Raise jack under axle by approximately 4 in.
(100 mm).
(9)
Start engine (TM 5-2420-230-10) and wait
for air system pressure to build.
(10) Shut OFF vehicle (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(11) Move RLV link upward to allow air to enter
airbag.
(12) Refit RLV link to axle (Para 6-7).
(13) Ensure airbag has inflated correctly and does
not leak.
(14) Deleted.
d. Follow-On Maintenance.
(0.1) Install shock absorber upper mounting bolt
(1)
Lower vehicle (Para 2-21).
(2)
Start engine and functionally test airbags (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(3)
Shut OFF engine (TM 5-2420-230-10).
(4)
Check airbags for leaks.
(5)
Remove "Do Not Operate" tag from ignition switch (TM 5-2420-230-10).
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