CLEANING - TM-9-2320-285-24-20246

TM 9-2320-285-24-2

3-28. STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (CONT)

a. Steering Column (cont).

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

CLEANING

NOTE

Do not use compressed air to dry ball bearings.

Clean

Wash in mineral spirits;

(16 and 21)

allow to air dry. When dry,

repack with grease

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 serious injury. If

you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air and medical attention immediately. 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.

Compressed air must not exceed 30 psi. Wear safety glasses when drying parts with compressed air. Failure to do

so could cause serious injury to eyes and possible blindness. If you hurt your eyes or if a foreign object is blown into

your eyes, seek medical attention immediately.

All other metal

Clean

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680;

parts

dry with compressed air. Be

sure you remove all traces

of old sealant from cab

floor and steering column

enclosure (12)

INSPECTION

Spring (19)

Inspect

Replace if cracked, broken,

distorted, or compressed

Inspect

Replace if cracked, exces-

(16 and 21)

sively worn, or has flat

spots

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