TM 5-3610-286-20
2-45.
Cover Plate Assembly (Plate Cylinder).
This task covers:
a. Replace
b. Repair
INITIAL SETUP
Tools
Equipment Conditions
6 mm hex key
Upper guard (O/S) removed (para. 2-18)
a. Replace. (figure 2-93)
(1) Remove three socket-head screws (1), washers (2), and cover plate (3).
(2) Remove cup spring washers (4), bearing disc (5), and axial needle bearing (6).
NOTE
Number of cup spring washers will vary between printing presses.
(3) Replace axial needle bearing (6), bearing disc (5), and cup spring washers (4).
(4) Replace cover plate (3), washers (2), and three socket-head screws (1).
b. Repair. (figure 2-93)
(1) Replace flattened or deformed cup washers (4).
(2) Replace frozen or binding axial needle bearing (6).
(3) Replace worm bearing disc (5).
(4) Add cup washers (4) as needed to reduce plate cylinder end play.
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