TM 5-3895-373-34
C.
INSPECT.
1.
INSPECT
VALVE
BODY
FOR
STRIPPED
THREADS, SCRATCHED OR DENTED SEAL
GROOVES, AND FOREIGN MATERIAL.
a.
Visually inspect surface A on valve body (9) for
stripped threads. Inspect seal grooves B and C
for scratches or dents. Use a strong light and
inspect inner bore D for foreign material, scoring,
or excessive wear.
b.
Replace entire tow point flow control valve if
stripped
threads,
damaged
seal
grooves,
scoring, or excessive wear are detected.
2.
INSPECT
SLEEVE
AND
SPOOL
FOR
SCORING OR SCRATCHING FROM FOREIGN
MATERIAL.
a.
Inspect surfaces E on sleeve (14) and F on
spool (13) for scoring and scratches from foreign
material.
b.
Replace entire tow point flow control valve if
scoring or scratching from foreign material is
detected on sleeve (14) or spool (13).
3.
INSPECT STEM FOR SCORING OR
SCRATCHING FROM FOREIGN MATERIAL.
a.
Inspect surface G on stem (15) for scoring or
scratching
from
foreign
material.
Inspect
surface H for stripped threads.
b.
Replace entire tow point flow control valve if
scoring or scratching from foreign material or
stripped threads is detected.
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