CLEANING - TM-9-2320-285-24-10683

TM 9-2320-285-24-1

2-58. STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)

Hydraulic Steering Lines and Fittings (cont).

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

CLEANING

a. Hoses (2, 19,

Clean

Use clean cloth moistened with

20, and 31)

detergent; allow to air dry

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680), used to clean parts is toxic and flammable. Wear protective goggles and

gloves and use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes and don't breathe

vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat and don't smoke when using it. Failure to do so

could cause seri- ous injury. If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air and medical

attention immediate- ly. If contact with skin or clothes is made, flush with large amounts of water. If contact

with eyes is made, wash eyes with water and seek medical aid immediately.

b. All remaining

Clean

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680;

parts

allow to air dry

INSPECTION

a. Hoses (2 and 31)

Inspect for:

Replace if any defects are

cracks

observed; refer to step 11

wear

for removal and replacement

chafing

of connector (16) and

elbows (1, 27 and 30)

b. Connector (16)

Inspect for:

Replace if any defects are

and elbows

cracks

observed; refer to step 11

(1, 27, and

breaks

for removal and replacement

30)

thread

damage

c. Hoses (19 and

Inspect for:

Replace if any defects are

20)

cracks

observed; cut replacement

wear

hose to same size as orig-

chafing

inal hose

d. Elbow (21),

Inspect for:

Replace if any defects are

connector

cracks

observed

(23), reducer

deformation

bushings (22

thread

and 24), and

damage

fittings (28,

29, and 32)

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