TM 5-4310-278-15
distortion, worn mounting surfaces, damaged
3-26. Coupling
k e y w a y s , and other damage.
a. Removal and Disassembly.
(4) Inspect spider for cracks, wear, de-
terioration or other damage.
(1) Remove rotary compressor (para 3-
(5) Replace all damaged parts.
28a).
c. Installation.
(2) Remove and disassemble c o u p l i n g
(1) Refer to figure 3-8 and install
parts as shown in figure 3-8.
coupling.
( 2 ) Install rotary compressor (para 3-
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
28c).
(1) Clean all metallic parts with approved
Note. Keep the setscrews on the driven half of the
cleaning solvent; dry thoroughly.
flexible coupling loose when the bearing housing is
(2) Wipe spider with clean cloth.
bolted to the engine flywheel housing. Then adjust the
(3) Inspect all metallic parts for cracks,
driven half of the coupling, and tighten the setscrews.
Section X. ROTARY COMPRESSOR
(2) Remove flexible coupling parts from
3-27. General
rotary compressor (para 3-26a).
The rotary compressor is secured to a cross
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
channel of the engine base and to the tran-
(1) Clean the exterior of the rotary com-
sition plate on the engine. It is driven by the
pressor with a clean cloth dampened with an
engine through a flexible coupling, one part
approved cleaning solvent; dry thoroughly.
of which is secured to the compressor shaft,
(2) Inspect the rotary compressor for any
while the other is secured to the engine crank-
external damage. Any trouble beyond the scope
shaft. Torque is transferred from the drive
of organizational maintenance shall be reported
portion to the driven portion by a resilient
to direct support maintenance.
spider.
c. Installation.
(1) Install coupling parts on rotary com-
a. Removal
pressor drive shaft (para 3-26c).
(1) Refer to figure 3-9 to remove rotary
(2) Refer to figure 3-9 to install com-
compressor,
pressor.
