...Yes! As a Machinist and a graduate of 'Technical Drafting', I can testify, the 'Assembly View' Drawing was drawn Incorrectly! In some instances, this may be defined as a 'Exploded View', Similar but Not the Same.
My Brother once worked for the NAVY/Government at Mare Island, California. Worked on Nuclear Submarines. Highly Trained, He Once told me, he discovered a '90 Degree' Bronze Valve, that Cost More than He Made in 5 Years...Was Installed Backwards!! When You Pay Peanuts...
MJ