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TM 10-4320-351-14
b.
Installation.
WARNING
Rubber gloves should be worn when handling fueling system components due to
the toxic effects of some fuel additives.
NOTE
When inserting balls in unisex coupling ball race, use caution to avoid dropping
loose balls. Work over a wiping rag.
(1)
Lightly lubricate outside O-ring (6) with petrolatum and install in second (square) groove of inlet (5).
(2)
Lightly lubricate inside O-ring (8) with petrolatum and install inside inlet (5).
(3)
Place springs (9) in inlet (5).
(4)
Install nylon seal (7) in inlet (5).
NOTE
Assembly of the unisex coupling on to the inlet requires two persons, one to hold
the unisex coupling on the inlet against spring pressure and one to insert the balls.
Alternatively, one person can perform the task if the unisex coupling is pressed
against some object heavy enough to compress and hold the inlet springs while
the balls are inserted in the race.
(5)
Place a wiping rag under the unisex coupling (3). Slide the unisex coupling (3) on to the inlet (5) and adjust
position until screw hole is facing up and ball race (rounded groove) in inlet is centered under screw hole.
Install balls (4) one at a time, rotating unisex coupling (3) back and forth until all 41 balls (4) have been
inserted.
(6)
Install ball retaining screw (I) and O-ring (2) in unisex coupling (3). Tighten retaining screw.
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