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CAUTION
To prevent
damage
to equipment, never use gasoline
or other petroleum-base
products
to clean
or preserve
hydraulic system parts.
14.
Hydraulic
System.
When
cleaning
hydraulic system parts, use drycleaning
solvent SD-2.
Clean
and dry parts thoroughly to make sure no residue
remains.
If a coating
of
preservative is required before assembly, apply a light film of preservative oil. If
petroleum-free solvents are not available, use the same hydraulic fluid as used in the
hydraulic system.
GENERAL
INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONAL
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sealing Surfaces. Inspect all surfaces in contact with gaskets, packings,
or seals.
Make sure
there
are no nicks, burrs, or scratches.
If any defect
is found,
remove
or repair
it as outlined
under General
Repair
Instructions in this manual.
Bearings.
Check
bearings
for rusted or pitted balls, races, or separators.
Check
balls and
races for brinnelling,
abrasion,
and serious discoloration.
Refer to TM 9-214
for additional
instructions for bearings.
Following are causes for bearing rejection:
.
Cuts or grooves
parallel
to ball or roller rotation.
.
Fatigue
pits (not minor machine marks or scratches).
.
Cracks.
Inspection.
Inspection
consists of checking for defects
such as distortion, wear,
cracks, and
pitting. Parts under
heavy
load or pressure must be inspected
more thoroughly.
Clean
all
parts before
inspection.
Drain Plugs. When
removing
drain plugs from transmission,
engine,
or hydraulic
system
components, inspect sediment adhering to plug. A buildup of grit and/or
fine metal particles
may indicate
part failure.
A few fine particles are normal. This inspection
is effective
in
determining defective parts prior to internal inspection of parts.
Gears. Gear inspection cannot be described in detail
here; there are too many differences
in
size and shape
of gears.
The following steps can be used to make a general
visual
inspection of all gears.
Follow all steps listed in General
Repair
Instructions
for final inspection.
Normal
Wear.
Loss of metal from the surface of gear
gears from meshing
or performing properly.
Initial Pitting. This may occur when a pair of gears is
continue until most high spots have been reduced,
as
affected.
This pitting is not necessarily serious.
teeth.
Wear
must not prevent
first started
in service.
It may
long as contact
surfaces
are not
Destructive Pitting. This type of pitting occurs after initial pitting, often
at an increasing
rate. This will destroy contact area and reduce the gears ability to carry a load. Rapid
destruction
will occur with use.
Abrasive
Wear.
This damage
is caused by the fine particles that may come from many
sources:
metal detached
from gear teeth or bearings,
abrasives
not completely
removed
before
assembly,
sand or scale from castings,
or other impurities
in oil or air.
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