TM 10-4320-307-24
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GEAR COVER ASSEMBLY REPAIR/REPLACE.(CONT).
CLEANING/INSPECTION/REPAIR:
1.
Scrape gasket surface of gear cover (1) and mating surface on cylinder block.
Live steam used for cleaning shall not exceed 100 psi (690 kPa). During
steam cleaning operations, adequate ventilation, natural or forced, should
be provided. Do not direct live steam against skin.
Death or serious injury could occur if compressed air is directed against
the skin. Do not use compressed air for cleaning or drying unless the
pressure is/has been reduced to 30 psi (2.11 kgcm2) or less. When
working with compressed air always use chip guards, eye protection, and
other personal protective equipment.
2.
Clean gear cover (1) with steam and dry with
compressed air.
3.
Inspect gear cover (1) for cracks or damage. Re-
place if cracked, distorted, or bent.
4.
Inspect accessory drive bushing (2) for wear or
grooving. Measure bushing inside diameter. If in-
side diameter is greater than 1.7585 inches
(44.666 mm) bushing must be replaced.
5.
Inspect dowels (3) for bending or distortion. Re-
place as required.
6.
Inspect all capscrews for thread damage. Re-
place as required.
7.
Inspect two pipe plugs (4) furthered damage. Re-
place as required.
8.
Inspect pointer (5) for damage. Replace as re-
quired.
9.
Inspect tube (6) for damage. Replace as re-
quired.
10.
Inspect camshaft support (7) for cracks or dam-
age. Measure inside diameter of support. Discard
if inside diameter exceeds 1.757 inches (44.63
mm).
11.
Inspect gear cover (1), gasket surface, and corre-
sponding surface on cylinder block for nicks or
burrs. Remove nicks and burrs.
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