Table 2-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (CONT). -726280077

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Table 2-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (CONT).

Interval

Item to Be

Procedure

Not Mission

Item

Inspected

Capable If:

No.

Semi-

Sheet Metal

Inspect sheet metal and frame for evidence of

Sheet metal is affected

Annual

and Frame

corrosion damage such as surface color

to the point of damage

change, surface separation, blistered paint,

to the parts.

rust-through, or other evidence of damage.

Semi-

Axle No. 1

a. Check tie-rods (1) and drag links (2) for

a. Drag links are bro-

Annual

and No. 2

damage. Replace missing nuts or bolts.

ken, cracked, or misa-

Drag Links

Replace damaged tie-rods and adjust

ligned.

and Tie-Rods

misaligned linkages (Para 14-11).

b. Check for excessive wear of tie-rod ends

or drag link ends (Para 14-12).

NOTE

When using a grease gun, apply lubricant to

the fitting until clean lubricant squeezes out

of the part being lubricated.

Some trucks have lube for life tie-rod ends

and drag link ends. These do not require

lubrication and do not have a lube fitting.

c. Lubricate tie-rod ends and drag links with

c. Fittings will not

GAA every 1,500 miles (2,414 km) or

purge old lubricant out

semiannually, whichever comes first.

of component.

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