TM 9-2330-324-14&P
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS—Continued
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INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS—Continued
Inspect drilled and tapped (threaded) holes for the following:
1.
Wear, distortion, cracks, and any other damage in or around holes for wear, distortion, cracks, and
any other damage
2.
Threaded areas for wear, distortion (stretching), and evidence of cross-threading
Inspect metal lines, flexible lines (hoses), and metal fittings for the following:
1.
Metal lines for sharp kinks, cracks, bad bends, and dents
2.
Flexible lines for fraying, evidence of leakage, and loose metal fittings or connectors
3.
Metal fittings and connectors for thread damage and worn or rounded hex heads
Inspect castings, forgings, and machined metal parts for the following:
1.
Machined surfaces for nicks, burrs, raised metal, wear, and other damage
2.
Inner and outer surfaces for breaks and cracks
Inspect bearings in accordance with TM 9-214.
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
Any repair procedure peculiar to a specific part or component is covered in the WP relating to that item.
After repair, clean all parts thoroughly to prevent dirt, metal chips, or other foreign material from entering
any working parts.
Repair casting, forgings, and machined metal parts using the following instructions:
1.
Repair minor cracked casting or forgings in accordance with TM 9-237.
WARNING
Solvents can burn easily, can give off harmful vapors, and are harmful t o
skin and clothing. To avoid injury or death, keep away from open fire and
use in a well-ventilated area. If solvent gets on skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water.
2.
Repair minor damage to machined surfaces with a fine mill file or an abrasive cloth dipped in cleaning
solvent.
3.
Replace any deeply nicked machined surface that could affect the assembly operation.
4.
Repair minor damage to threaded capscrew holes with thread tap of same size to prevent cutting
oversize.
Refer to WP 0037 00 for maintenance on metal lines, flexible lines (hoses), and metal fittings.
