CLEANING (cont) - TM-9-2320-285-24-20336

TM 9-2320-285-24-2

3-34. SPRINGS AND SPRING SEATS MAINTENANCE (CONT)

STEP

LOCATION

ITEM

ACTION

REMARKS

CLEANING (cont)

WARNING

(cont)

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 obtain

medical aid immediately.

b. All other parts

Clean

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680;

dry with clean cloths

INSPECTION

a. Spring pin

Inspect

Replace if cracked, scored,

assemblies

corroded, distorted, or

(3, 6, and 10)

threads damaged

b. Springs (7)

Inspect

Replace as matched pair if

either spring is cracked,

broken, distorted, or

otherwise damaged

c. Spring shackles

Inspect

Replace if cracked, corroded,

(11 and 12)

distorted, or mounting

holes elongated

d. Lubrication

Inspect

Replace if cracked, broken,

fittings

clogged, or threads damaged

(13 and 14)

e. Bushings (15,

Inspect

Replace if cracked, corroded,

16, and 17)

scored, excessively worn,

or otherwise damaged

f. All other parts

Inspect

Replace if cracked, broken,

distorted, or threads

damaged

INSTALLATION

Spring (7)

Two bushings (15

Press in

Use arbor press

and 16)

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