TM 5-3895-373-20
C.
INSPECT.
1.
VISUALLY INSPECT BEARING SHAFTS
FOR
SCORING
OR
GOUGING
ON
BEARING
SURFACE.
REPLACE
BEARING SHAFTS IF DAMAGED.
2.
INSPECT PUSH ROLLER AND
SPHERICAL BEARINGS.
a.
Roll push roller across a flat surface and
check for bending or an out of round
shape. If roller is bent or out of round,
replace it.
b.
Check spherical bearings in ends of push
roller by rotating by hand. If bearings turn
rough or bind, replace bearing per step D.
3.
INSPECT STRAIGHT HEADED PIN
FOR CRACKS, GOUGES, DENTS, OR
NICKS. POLISH OUT ANY RAISED
METAL USING CROCUS CLOTH. IF
GAUGES OR WEAR EXCEEDS 1/8 IN.
(3.18 mm) IN DEPTH OR CRACKS ARE
FOUND, REPLACE PIN.
D.
REPAIR.
NOTE
Replace spherical bearings in push
roller only if determined necessary by
inspection step C.2.b.
1.
REMOVE SPHERICAL BEARINGS FROM
PUSH ROLLER.
a.
Place push roller (5) into a bench vise.
b.
Pull spherical bearings (15) from push
roller (5) using universal puller kit with
internal jaws.
Cleaning solvent, PD680, is TOXIC
and flammable. Wear protective
goggles and gloves. Use only in a
well ventilated area. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes, and clothes, and do
not breathe vapors. Keep away from
heat or flame. Never smoke when
using solvent; the flashpoint for Type
m cleaning solvent is 200°F (93,30C).
Failure to do so may result in injury
or death to personnel.
If personnel become dizzy while
using cleaning solvent, immediately
get fresh air and medical help. If
solvent contacts skin or clothes,
flush with cold water. If solvent
contacts eyes, flush eyes with water
and get immediate medical attention.
c.
Clean
grease
and
paving
material
accumulation from push roller bearing
bores with a cleaning cloth soaked in
cleaning solvent.
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