TM 10-4610-241-24
TO 40W4-13-42
2-87. AXLE ASSEMBLY (HUB AND DRUM) REPLACE (WPES-10 AND H-9518-1) - continued.
b.
Cleaning.
WARNING
Drycleaning solvent, P-D-680, Cl II, is highly toxic and can ignite organic materials,
nitrates, carbides, and chlorates. Wear eye, skin, and respiratory protection. Use in a
well-ventilated area.
(1)
Using drycleaning solvent, clean bearing cones (10 and 12) and bearing cups (13 and 14) by wiping and
scrubbing.
(2)
If old grease in bearing cones and rollers is gummed or caked, soak cones in drycleaning solvent, then
repeat step 1.
WARNING
Do not dry bearing cones and rollers with compressed air. Spinning bearings may come
apart and cause serious injury to personnel.
CAUTION
After cleaning, keep bearings clean and dry. Dirt and moisture can damage bearings.
(3)
Rinse bearing cones (10 and 12) and bearing cups (13 and 14) in clean drycleaning solvent and allow to
dry.
c.
Inspection.
(1)
Hold bearing cones (10 and 12) and slowly turn inner race. Check for rough spots and binding.
(2)
Check that inner and outer races have no cracks, flaking, pitting, or long and deep scratches.
(3)
Check that bearing cones have not overheated. Bearing cones turn blue where overheated.
(4)
Check that bearing cups are not splintered or chipped.
d.
Lubrication.
Pack bearings with grease. Refer to LO 10-4610-241-12.
2-350 Change 1
