TM 5-4320-275-13 & P
GEAR REDUCER (CONT)
LOCATION/ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
15. Bearings
Bearings must turn freely without binding. In-
spect for brinelled or burnished areas. Replace
damaged bearing.
16. Gears
Inspect for chipped-or eroded gear teeth. Any
evidence of gear tooth damage will require gear
replacement.
CLEANING
WARNING
Clean parts in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhalation of solvent fumes and prolonged
exposure of skin to cleaning solvent. Wash exposed skin thoroughly. Dry cleaning solvent
(fed spec P-D-680) used to clean parts is potentially dangerous to personnel and property. Do
not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is 100F (38C).
17. Covers and
Clean with cleaning solvent, P-D-680. Use a stiff-
gear housing
bristle brush to remove caked dirt. After cleaning
wipe all bearing bores with light oil.
18. Bearings
CAUTION
Do not spin bearing when cleaning. Damage can result from spinning.
Soak the bearings in dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680,
and use a soft-bristle brush to remove old grease.
After cleaning, dip the bearing in light oil and
wrap in lint-free paper until ready to assemble.
19. Input shaft,
Wash in dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680. Use a soft-
output shaft,
bristle brush to remove old grease. After cleaning,
jackshaft,
wipe with light oil and wrap in lint-free paper
and gears
until ready to assemble.
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