TM 9-2330-356-14
(4) Install impeller shaft
Figure 8-2. Pump Intermediate Housing Assembly.
and bearing assemblv
.
into intermediate housing (fig. 8-2). Use a soft hammer to
tap the shaft and bearings into position.
(5)
Install new seal (14, fig. 8-1) in bearing cap
(11). Lip of seal must be towards the inside of cap.
(6)
Put anew gasket (10) on flange of bearing cap
(11) and carefully slide the bearing cap over threaded end
of the impeller shaft. Use care not to damage the seal (14).
Fasten bearing cap to intermediate housing with four
capscrews (12) and lockwashers (13).
(7)
Install mechanical seal and seal plate
(fig. 8-3). Use care to keep the seal parts free from dirt and
other foreign material.
(a)
Apply coating of lightweight oil to the
O-ring of the stationary seal, then install the seal assembly
into the seal plate (4, fig. 8-3). Push the seal assembly
squarely and firmly into the bore of the seal plate.
(b)
Make sure the impeller shaft is clean
and smooth. Apply light oil to the surface of the shaft
where the seal will contact it.
(c)
Slide the seal plate onto end of impeller
shaft, using care not to damage the stationary seal.
(d)
Slide the rotating seal parts on the
impeller shaft as far as they will go.
(e)
Install the spring of the rotating seal,
making sure that it is seated properly.
(f)
Install spring seat (2, fig. 8-3) and
impeller, using shims (1, fig. 8-3) as required to obtain
proper running clearance on the impeller (step e).
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