TM 9-2590-209-14&P
fractured, or excessively scored, worn, or burred.
5-11. Removal of Studs. If necessary to remove
studs, use one of the following methods:
5-7.
Inspection and Repair of Shafts and Splines.
a. Use stud remover.
a. Inspect shafts for cracks, fractures, scores, and
deformation. Remove minor nicks with a fine stone or
b. Apply penetrating oil (VV-P-216) to base of stud.
crocus cloth. Replace shafts if they are cracked,
Thread two hex nuts on stud and jam nuts. Sharply tap
fractured, scored, or deformed.
head of stud several times with a hammer. Turn lower
nut to remove stud.
b. Inspect splines for cracks, fractures, and
deformation. Remove minor nicks with a fine stone or
c. Apply penetrating oil (VV-P-216) to base of stud
crocus cloth. Replace any splined parts if splines do not
and sharply tap head of stud several times with a
permit proper fit or are cracked or fractured.
hammer. Unscrew stud with self-locking pliers.
d. Grind stud off flush with surface and drill out
5-8.
Inspection and Repair of Threaded Parts.
remainder of stud.
a. Inspect all threaded parts for worn or damaged
5-12.
Inspection and Repair of Welds.
threads.
b. Repair damaged threads by chasing with a tap
a. Inspect all welds for cracks or defects.
or die.
b. Repair welds in accordance with TM 9-237.
5-9.
Inspection of Snaprings. Replace snaprings if
damaged in any way.
5-13. Inspection, Care, and Maintenance of
Antifriction Bearings.
Refer to TM 9-214 for
5-10.
Inspection and Removal of Dowel Pins.
procedures.
a. Inspect dowel pins for wear and proper fit.
5-14. Inspection of Bushing type bearings. Inspect
Replace if defective.
bushing type bearings, before removal, for cracks,
fractures, galling, pitting, scoring, or corrosion. Replace
b. If necessary to remove dowel pins, use one of
bearings if they are damaged in any way.
the following methods:
5-15.
Inspection and Repair of Gears.
(1)
Grip pin with self-locking pliers
and pull with a twisting motion.
a. Inspect gears for wear, nicks, flaking, scoring,
and burring. Check that gears are mounted securely.
(2)
Grind pin off flush with surface
and drill out remainder of pin.
b. Remove minor nicks with a fine stone or crocus
cloth. Replace gears if damaged in any way.
5-2