Inspection and Repair of Camshaft and Related Camshaft Parts.

TM 9-2815-210-34-2-2

I n s p e c t i o n and Repair of Camshaft and Related Camshaft Parts.

CAUTION

It is easy to damage the equipment if you do not

k n o w what you are doing. Do not try to do this

t a s k unless you are experienced at it, or you have

a n experienced person with you.

FRAME 1

U s i n g strong light and magnifying glass, check that camshaft (1) has no

c r a c k s . I f camshaft is cracked, throw it away and get a new one.

C h e c k that camshaft lobes (2) and bearing surfaces (3) are not worn,

s c u f f e d o r s c o r e d . I f camshaft lobes or bearing surfaces are badly worn,

s c u f f e d or scored, throw away camshaft (1) and get a new one.

C h e c k that camshaft threads (4) are not stripped or damaged. If camshaft

t h r e a d s are stripped or damaged, throw away camshaft and get a new one.

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent is flammable. Do not use near an

o p e n flame. K e e p a fire extinguisher nearby when sol-

v e n t i s u s e d . U s e only in well-ventilated places. Fail-

u r e to do this may result in injury to personnel and

d a m a g e to equipment.

C h e c k that camshaft (1) has no small nicks, scratches or burrs. Fix small

n i c k s , scratches, and burrs using crocus cloth and dry cleaning solvent, or

a fine mill file.

GO TO FRAME 2