TM-9-2320-209-34-2-1 Page 502

TM-9-2320-209-34-2-1 Maintenance Part 1 for M44A1 and M44A2 Series Trucks

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TM 9-2320-209-34-2-1 e. Cleaning of Bearings. TOOLS : No special tools required SUPPLIES : Solvent, dry cleaning, type II (SD-2), Fed. Spec P-D-680 PERSONNEL: One FRAME 1 1. 2. 3. 4. WARNING Dry cleaning solvent is flammable. Do not use near an open flame. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby when solvent is used. Use only in well-ventilated places. Failure to do this may result in injury to personnel and damage to equipment. NOTE All old lubricant must be taken off bearing cones (1) during cleaning. Soak bearing cones as long as needed to take off all old lubricant. Soak bearing (1) in solvent. Rinse bearing cone (1) in clean solvent. WARNING Do not dry bearing with compressed air. Spinning bearings may explode and cause serious injury to personnel. Let bearing (1) dry. Using clean rags, wipe all old grease from inside hub (2). END OF TASK 10-103