Cleaning. - TM-9-2320-211-20-3-20054

TM 9-2320-211-20-3-2

Cleaning.

NOTE

This task is for both inner and outer wheel

bearing cones.

FRAME 1

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.

CAUTION

Do not spin bearings at any time. Spinning will

seriously damage bearings.

After cleaning, keep bearings clean and dry. Dirt

and moisture can damage bearings.

NOTE

All old lubricant must be taken off bearings during

cleaning. Do soaking and rapping steps over as

necessary to take off all old lubricant.

Using degreaser and solvent, soak bearing cone (1) to loosen lubricant.

If lubricant is left on bearing cone (1) after soaking, clap bearing against

heel of hand to loosen lubricant.

WARNING

Do not dry wheel bearing with compressed air. Spin-

ning bearings may explode and cause serious injury

to personnel.

3. Let bearing cone (1) dry.

4. Using clean rags, wipe all old grease from hub (2).

END OF TASK