TM 9-2330-359-14&P
Section V. GENERAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Inspection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4-15. GENERAL.
a. These general maintenance instructions contain general shop practices and specific methods you must
be familiar with to properly maintain your semitrailer. You should read and understand these practices and methods
before performing any organizational maintenance tasks.
b. Before beginning a task, find out how much repair, modification, or replacement is needed to fix the
equipment. Sometimes the reason for equipment failure can be seen right away, and complete teardown is not
necessary. Disassemble equipment only as far as necessary to repair or replace damaged or broken parts.
c. In some cases, a part may be damaged by removal. If the part appears to be good, and other parts behind
it are not defective, leave it on and continue with the procedure. Here are a few simple rules:
(1) Do not remove dowel pins or studs unless loose, bent, broken, or otherwise damaged.
(2) Do not remove bearings or bushings unless damaged. If you need to remove them to access parts
behind, pull bearings and bushings out carefully.
(3) Replace all gaskets, seals, and preformed packings.
d. The following “Initial Setup” information applies to all procedures:
(1) Resources are not listed unless they apply to the procedure.
(2) “Personnel Required” is listed only if more than one technician is required to complete the task.
e. All tags and forms attached to equipment must be checked to learn the reason for equipment’s removal
from service. Modification Work Orders (MWO) and Technical Bulletins (TB) must also be checked for equipment
changes and updates.
4-16. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
Improper cleaning methods and use of unauthorized cleaning liquids or solvents can
injure personnel and damage equipment. To prevent this, refer to TM 9-247 for further
instructions.
a. General. Cleaning instructions will be the same for a majority of parts and components which makeup the
semitrailer. The following should apply to all cleaning operations:
(1) Clean all parts before inspection, after repair, and before assembly.
(2) Keep hands free of grease which can collect dust, dirt, and grit.
(3) After cleaning, all parts should be covered or wrapped to protect them from dust and dirt. Parts that
are subject to rust should be lightly oiled.
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