Cleaning of Bearings.

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

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.

3. Let bearing (1) dry.

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

END OF TASK