TM 5-3895-373-34C.INSPECT - Continued.3.INSPECT SHAFT FOR SCORING AND WEAR.NOTEAuger/conveyor and valve andcylinder flow divider shaft is shown.Procedure for inspection is the samefor tow point flow divider shaft.a.Visually inspect shaft (28), bearing surface E, forscoring.b.Run your fingernail along shaft bearing surface Eand feel for excessive wear.c.Inspect dowel key slots G and metal ball socketsH for nicks or damage that would affectinstallation of dowel keys (30) and metal balls(31).d.Inspect dowel keys (30) and metal balls (31) fornicks, dents, or misshapening that would affectthe installation of the slide gears. Replace anydamaged dowel keys or metal balls.e.If auger/conveyor flow divider or valve andcylinder flow divider shaft is being inspected,replace shaft if scoring or excessive wear isdetected.f.If tow point flow divider shaft is being inspected,replace entire flow divider if scoring or excessivewear is detected.4.INSPECT BEARINGS FOR ROUGHNESS ANDWEAR.a.Insert shaft (28) in end plates (20), seating shafton bearings (26).b.Turn shaft (28) by hand in end plates (20) andspacer plate. Feel for roughness or wear onbearings.c.If bearings turn rough or feel excessively worn,replace end plates (20) or spacer plate.GO TO NEXT PAGE2-669
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