TM-9-2520-238-34 Direct Support for M113 Family Major Assemblies Download
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TM 9-2520-238-34 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS), INCLUDING LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS — Continued 0014 00 NOTE Setting the torque wrench dial at the reading found in Step 7a7 will deliver the required torque at the end of your adapter. Example: (Metric equivalents omitted for clarity). 1) 40 lb-ft required. 2) 12 inches. 3) 12 x 40 = 480. 4) 4 inches. 5) 12 + 4 = 16 inches. 6) 480/16 = 30 lb-ft. 7) Torque wrench dial setting = 30. CLEANING 8. GENERAL. Cleaning is very important. All parts must be cleaned well and kept clean during maintenance. Dirt or foreign matter can cause malfunctions and equipment failure. General cleaning procedures are detailed in the following steps. Special cleaning procedures are covered in the task relating to the specific part. Clean after repair and before assembly. 9. CLEAN EVERY PART. Clean every part well after disassembly and before assembly or installation. Clean parts such as housings, covers, and dipsticks before disassembly. Avoid getting dirt and foreign matter in a system. 10. HANDLE WITH CARE. Use care when handling parts during cleaning and maintenance. Nicks, scratches, dents, and burrs can prevent proper assembly or cause malfunctions after assembly. 11. AVOID ABRASIVES. Except where specially called for in a task, don’t use abrasives, files, wire brushes, or sharp tools. On some surfaces, finish is important to the operation of close fitting parts. 12. REMOVAL AGENTS. Remove gum or old grease deposits by soaking parts in cleaning compound WP 0035 00, Item 4. Scrub with a brush. Use crocus cloth to remove minor surface defects. 0014 00-4