TM 9-1829A - Figure 132: Crimping Ferrule, Using Pliers (T-122308); Figure 133: Lubricating Inner Core as It Is Assembled to Casing

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b) For 0.243 inch and 0.297 inch O.D. casing stock (fig. 132): Using pliers (T-122308), place ferrule
between jaws, squeeze plier handles and turn casing and ferrule assembly until ring is crimped
completely around ferrule. Then move ferrule in pliers and crimp another ring as described above.
Figure 132: Crimping ferrule, using pliers (T-122308)
c. Assemble flexible shaft: Spread a thin coat of No. 00 grease, O.D. evenly over lower two-thirds of core only.
This is best done by placing about a tablespoonful of lubricant in palm of hand, holding instrument end of
casing in same hand with lubricant, and feeding core (lower end first) through lubricant and into casing (fig.
133). Caution: Never fill the casing with grease.
Figure 133: Lubricating inner core as it is assembled to casing