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BRAKE CYLINDER (cont)
DISASSEMBLY
NOTE
Both ends of brake cylinder are disassembled and assembled the same way. Only one end is shown.
4.
Remove two push rods (10). Remove four nuts (11), piston assembly (12), and gasket (13).
WARNING
The spring is under tension. Use caution during disassembly so the spring does not fly out, causing
injury to personnel.
5.
Place piston assembly (12) in compressor vise and compress spring (19).
6.
Remove four capscrews (14) and push rod holder (15).
7.
Slowly decompress spring (19) and remove piston assembly (12) from compression vise. Remove nonpressure
head (16) and felt gasket (17).
8.
Remove spring seat (18) and spring (19) from piston (20).
9.
Remove packing cup (21) and lubricator swab (22) from piston (20).
10.
Remove retainer ring (23) and strainer (24) from nonpressure head (16).
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