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(4) Remove the fitting and oil strainer (30). Discard the preformed packings (31).
c. Cleaning. Clean the oil strainer by immersing suitable solvent. Air blow to clean the strainer and dry
thoroughly using filtered compressed air. Clean the oil sump and dry thoroughly.
d. Inspection.
(1) Inspect all threaded components for satisfactory thread condition.
(2) Inspect the dipstick for deformation and damage. A deformed or damaged dipstick will not give a
true reading of oil level.
(3) Inspect the oil strainer for damage or clogging of strainer filtering element.
e. Replacement. Replace defective oil strainer and dipstick. Replace preformed packings.
f. Installation.
(1) Position preformed packing on dipstick; then, insert measuring end of dipstick into oil sump and
secure in place by turning.
(2) Position preformed packing on oil strainer and screw oil strainer into oil sump. Tighten
securely.
(3) Apply teflon tape to fitting and screw fitting into oil strainer Tighten securely and orient fitting to
oil supply tube
(4) Screw nut of tube to fitting and torque to 135 inch-pounds (1.52 kg-m) - 150 inch-pounds (1.73
kg-m).
(5) Position preformed packing onto drain plug and screw drain plug into drain port of oil sump.
(6) Remove dipstick from oil sump and fill oil sump to mark on dipstick with air compressor
lubricating oil.
Section IX. MAINTENANCE OF AXLES, BRAKES, AND WHEELS
4-21.
Wheel and Hub Assembly
a. Removal and Disassembly.
(1) Remove hub caps (1, fig. 4-2), cotter pins (2), castellated nuts (3), plain hexagon nuts (4),
lockwashers (5), flat washers (6) and thrust washers (7).
(3) Remove inner tube (12) and tire (13) from wheel (11).
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean parts is potentially dangerous
to personnel and property. Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact. Do
not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of solvent is 100 .
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138 . (38 . - 59 .).
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b.
Cleaning, Inspection and Repair.
(1) Clean all metal parts of the wheel and hub assembly with cleaning solvent, Federal Specification
P-D-680, and dry thoroughly using compressed air.
(2) Inspect the wheel and hub for dents or other damage. Inspect seals and bearings for damage or
wear. Inspect tires for uneven tread wear, punctures, cracks, ply separator, dry aged rubber
including mold or rot, or other damage. Inspect tubes for defective valve and other damage.
(3) Remove dents and scratches on metal parts. Replace worn Or damaged seals and bearings.
Replace defective wheel, tire or tube.
c.
Installation.
(1) Install inner tube (12) and tire (13) on wheel (11).
(3) Position wheel on spindle (7), aline to studs and secure with flatwashers (6), lockwashers (5),
hexagon nuts (4). Install castellated nut (3), cotter pin (2), and hub cap (1).
4-22.
Axle Assembly
a.
Removal.
(1) Remove hexagon locknuts (1, fig. 4-3), flatwashers (2), machine bolts (3), and flat- washers (4).
(2) Remove axle spindles (5) leaving steel axles (6).
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680 or P-S- 661, used to clean parts is potentially
dangerous to personnel and property. Avoid repeated and prolonged skin
contact. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat. Flash point of
solvent is 100 - 138 . (38 . - 59 .)
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b.
Cleaning, Inspection and Repair.
(1)
Clean all metal, parts of the axle assembly with cleaning solvent, Federal Specification
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