TM 5-3805-280-24-2
Mechanical Drive Elements
INSTALL SWING BEARING LOWER SEAL
NOTE: Part of swing bearing shown cut away to show
lower seal in groove.
1. Remove old seal (A).
2. Scrape old adhesive from seal groove (B).
Thoroughly clean seal groove and new seal using cure
primer.
3. Apply instant gel adhesive sparingly to seal groove.
A--Seal
B--Seal Groove
4. Install seal with seal lip against outer race.
Start about 76 mm (3 in.) from end of seal using a
blunt instrument to force seal into groove. Push seal in
direction of portion already installed to avoid stretching
seal.
5. Before bringing ends of seal together, cut off excess
length.
6. Apply adhesive to both ends of seal. Push ends into
seal groove making sure they come together.
IMPORTANT: To avoid pulling seal out of groove,
adhesive must cure for at least 24
hours before using swing function.
7. Let adhesive cure for at least 24 hours before using
swing function.
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