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4-6. CHASSIS SPINDLE ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE (CONT)
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 used to clean parts is toxic and flammable.
Wear protective goggles and gloves and use only in a well ventilated
area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes and don’t breathe
vapors. Do not use near open flame or excessive heat and don’t smoke
when using it. Failure to do so could cause serious injury. If you be-
come dizzy while using cleaning solvent, get fresh air and medical
attention immediately. If contact with skin or clothes is made, flush
with large amounts of water. If contact with eyes is made, wash eyes
with water and get medical aid immediately.
a. Clean all parts using cleaning solvent P-D-680. Dry using clean cloths.
b. Inspect spindle mounting area on front chassis and rear chassis for rust or
other foreign
mounting area
that mounting
5/8-11 tap.
matter. Remove rust using scratch wire brush. Clean spindle
using clean cloth moistened with cleaning solvent P-D-680. Check
capscrew holes are not cross threaded. If necessary, chase using
NOTE
Replace an item if inspection indicates
c. Inspect lubrication fittings (7) for foreign
need for replacement.
matter, cracks, or damaged
threads.
d. Check bushings (12) for grooves
e. Check thrust bearings (4 and 6)
or other damage.
f. Check spindles (3) and caps (8)
age.
INSTALLATION (SHEET 1 OF 3)
indicating wear, cracks, or other damage.
for grooves indicating wear, cracks, chipping,
for deformation, cracks, breaks, or other dam-
a. Using hydraulic press and 2-9/16 inches inside diameter sleeve, press new
thrust bearing (4) onto spindle (3).
b. Put spindle (3) on clean surface and install new O-ring (5) on spindle.
c. Apply grease to thrust bearing (4) and O-ring (5).
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