Table 2-1. Unit Level Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (CONT). -726280091

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

Item

Interval

Item to Be

Procedure

Not Mission

No.

Inspected

Capable If:

Semi-

Rear

a. Check rear steering gear (1) for any

a. Any Class III leaks

Annual

Steering

gouges, damage or leaks. Replace nuts or bolts

are found.

Gear

if missing. Check adjustment holes for dirt and

rust. If dirty, clean holes and fill with grease.

NOTE

When greasing fittings on steering gears, apply

two pumps from a manual grease gun or two

clicks from a pneumatic grease gun. This will

prevent seal from being pushed out of bore.

b. Lubricate the rear steering gear with GAA

b. Fittings will not

every 1,500 miles (2414 km) or semiannually,

purge old lubricant out

whichever comes first.

of component.

Semi-

Axle No. 5

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

a. Drag link is broken,

Annual

Drag Link

damage. Replace nuts or bolts if missing.

cracked or misaligned.

and Tie-Rods

Replace damaged tie-rods and adjust

misaligned linkages.

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