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Prepare Parts for Assembly
Prepare Parts for Assembly
Hazard Alert Messages
Read and observe all Warning and Caution hazard alert messages in
this publication. They provide information that can help prevent serious
personal injury, damage to components, or both.
WARNING
TO PREVENT EYE INJURY, ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION
WHEN PERFORMING VEHICLE MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE.
Clean and Dry Parts
Clean Ground and Polished Parts
WARNING
SOLVENT CLEANERS CAN BE FLAMMABLE, POISONOUS,
AND CAUSE BURNS. EXAMPLES OF SOLVENT CLEANERS
ARE CARBON TETRACHLORIDE, AND EMULSION-TYPE AND
PETROLEUM-BASE CLEANERS. READ THE MANUFACTUR-
ER'S INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING A SOLVENT CLEANER,
THEN CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. ALSO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES BELOW.
• Wear eye protection.
• Wear clothing that protects the skin.
• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• NEVER use gasoline or solvents that contain gasoline.
Gasoline can explode.
• Hot solution tanks or alkaline solutions must be used
correctly. Read the manufacturer's instructions before
using hot solution tanks and alkaline solutions. Then
carefully follow the instructions.
CAUTION
NEVER USE HOT SOLUTION TANKS OR WATER AND ALKA-
LINE SOLUTIONS TO CLEAN GROUND OR POLISHED PARTS.
DAMAGE TO PARTS CAN RESULT.
IF REQUIRED, USE A SHARP KNIFE TO REMOVE GASKET
MATERIAL FROM PARTS. BE CAREFUL NOT TO DAMAGE
THE GROUND OR POLISHED SURFACES.
1.
Use a cleaning solvent to clean ground or polished parts
or surfaces, such as bearings, gears, shafts, and oil pump
components. NEVER USE GASOLINE.
2.
Remove gasket material from the parts. Take care not to damage
the ground surfaces.
3.
NEVER clean ground or polished parts in a hot solution tank,
water, steam, or alkaline solution to avoid damaging the surfaces.
MM-0861 / Revised July 2020
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Clean Rough Parts
1.
Clean rough parts with the same method as cleaning ground and
polished parts.
2.
Use a cleaning solvent or a hot solution tank with a weak alkaline
solution to clean parts with a rough fi nish.
3.
Leave the parts in the hot solution tank until they are completely
cleaned and heated. When the parts are clean, remove them from
the tank.
4.
Wash the parts with water until the alkaline solution is completely
removed.
5.
Clean the three internal magnets attached to the bottom of the
front case.
6.
Remove and clean the magnetic drain plug.
Clean Transfer Case Assemblies
CAUTION
CLOSE OR COVER ALL OPENINGS BEFORE STEAM CLEAN-
ING. STEAM CAN CAUSE COMPONENT DAMAGE.
1.
Steam clean transfer cases on the outside to remove heavy
amounts of dirt.
2.
Before steam cleaning the transfer case, close or put a cover over
all openings in the case.
3.
Remove any remaining silicone sealant from the transfer case
halves using a suitable scraper or wire wheel.
Dry Cleaned Parts
CAUTION
DRY BEARINGS WITH CLEAN PAPER OR RAGS. NEVER USE
COMPRESSED AIR, WHICH CAN CAUSE ABRASIVE PARTI-
CLES TO CONTAMINATE THE BEARINGS. DAMAGE TO THE
COMPONENTS AND REDUCED LINING LIFE CAN RESULT.
Immediately after cleaning, use clean paper, cloth rags, or compressed
air to dry the parts.
Prevent Corrosion
NOTE: Parts must be clean and dry before lubricating them.
1.
If parts are being assembled immediately after cleaning, ensure
they are dry and lubricate them with grease to prevent corrosion.
2.
If the parts are being stored after cleaning, apply a corrosion-
preventive material to all machined surfaces. Store the parts in a
special paper or other material that prevents corrosion.
Copyright Meritor, Inc., 2020
Printed in USA
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