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General Procedures: Reassembly

Standard values, such as torques and certain adjustments, must be strictly observed in the reassembly of all parts.

If removed, these parts should be replaced with new ones.

  1. Oil seals
  2. Gaskets 3.
  3. O-rings
  4. Lock washers
  5. Cotter pins (split pins)
  6. Plastic nuts

Depending on where they are;

  1. Sealant should be applied to gaskets.
  2. Oil should be applied to moving components of parts.
  3. Specified oil or grease should be applied at the prescribed locations (oil seals, etc.) before assembly.
    Fig 1: Applying Sealant Or Grease
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