Steering Gear to Steering Cylinder Assemblies (cont).

TM 10-3930-638-24&P

2-48. STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (cont)

h. Hoses, Lines and Fittings (cont).

(1) Steering Gear to Steering Cylinder Assemblies (cont).

REMARKS

ITEM

ACTION

STEP

LOCATION

CLEANING

WARNING

Dry cleaning solvent (P-D-680). used to clean parts is toxic and

flammable. Wear protective goggles and gloves and use only in a

well ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes

and don't breathe vapors. Do not use near open flame or

excessive heat and don't smoke when using it. Failure to do so

could cause serious injury. If you become dizzy while using

cleaning solvent, get fresh air immediately, and get medical

attention. If contact with skin or clothes is made, flush with large

amounts of water. If contact with eyes is made, wash eyes with

water immediately, and obtain medical aid immediately.

All parts

Clean

Use cleaning solvent P-D-680

INSPECTION

Hose clamp (2)

Inspect

Replace if damaged

Hose fittings (4 and 7)

Inspect

Replace hose assembly (5 or 8) if damaged

Hoses (5 and 8)

Inspect

Replace if cracked, split, or fitting threads

damaged

Elbow (6 and 9)

Inspect

Replace if cracked, distorted, or threads

damaged

Tube fittings (10, 11. 15, 17, Inspect

Replace tube assembly (16, 18,27,30,41,45,

49, 51 or 55) if threads damaged

25,26,28,29,37 through

40,44,46,48,50,52, and 54)

Bulkhead unions (14 and

Inspect

Replace if cracked, distorted, or threads

damaged

57), connectors (31 ,32,

42), adapter (43), and

steering tube tee (47)

Tube assemblies ( 16,18,

Inspect

Replace if cracked, kinked, dented,

27,30,41,45,49,51, and 55)

twisted, or fitting threads damaged

Clamps (23 and 24)

Inspect

Replace if bent or cracked

Valve stem (34)

Inspect

Replace if bent, cracked, or twisted

Valve body (36)

Inspect

Replace if cracked or threads are damaged

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