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4 Prepare Parts for Assembly
Hazard Alert Messages
4 Prepare Parts for Assembly
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 serious eye injury, always wear safe eye protection
when you perform vehicle maintenance or service.
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
manufacturer's instructions before using a solvent cleaner,
then carefully follow the instructions. Also follow the
procedures below.
Wear safe eye protection.
Wear clothing that protects your skin.
Work in a well-ventilated area.
Do not use gasoline or solvents that contain gasoline.
Gasoline can explode.
You must use hot solution tanks or alkaline solutions
correctly. Read the manufacturer's instructions before
using hot solution tanks and alkaline solutions. Then
carefully follow the instructions.
Take care when you use Loctite
personal injury. Read the manufacturer's instructions before
using this product. Follow the instructions carefully to prevent
irritation to the eyes and skin. If Loctite
gets into your eyes, follow the manufacturer's emergency
procedures. Have your eyes checked by a physician as soon as
possible.
When you apply some silicone gasket materials, a small
amount of acid vapor may be present. To prevent serious
personal injury, ensure that the work area is well-ventilated.
Read the manufacturer's instructions before using a silicone
gasket material, then carefully follow the instructions and use
appropriate safety equipment. If a silicone gasket material
gets into your eyes, follow the manufacturer's emergency
procedures. Have your eyes checked by a physician as soon as
possible.
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Meritor Maintenance Manual MM-15103 (Issued 07-17)
adhesive to avoid serious
adhesive material
Clean, Dry and Inspect Parts
Clean Ground and Polished Parts
1.
Use a cleaning solvent to clean ground or polished parts or
surfaces. Kerosene or diesel fuel oil can be used for this
purpose. DO NOT USE GASOLINE.
2.
Use a tool with a flat blade, if required, to remove sealant
material from parts. Be careful not to damage the polished or
smooth surfaces.
CAUTION
Do not use hot solution tanks or water and alkaline solutions to
clean ground or polished parts. Damage to parts can result.
3.
Do not clean ground or polished parts with water or steam. Do
not immerse ground or polished parts in a hot solution tank or
use strong alkaline solutions for cleaning, or the smooth
sealing surface may be damaged.
Clean Rough Parts
1.
Clean rough parts with the same method as cleaning ground
and polished parts.
2.
Rough parts can be cleaned in hot solution tanks with a weak
or diluted alkaline solution.
3.
Parts must remain in hot solution tanks until heated and
completely cleaned.
4.
Parts must be washed with water until all traces of the alkaline
solution are removed.
Clean Axle Assemblies
1.
A complete axle assembly can be steam cleaned on the
outside to remove dirt.
2.
Before the axle is steam cleaned, close or place a cover over all
openings in the axle assembly. Examples of openings are
breathers or vents in air chambers.
Dry Parts Immediately After Cleaning
All Parts Except Bearings
Use soft, clean paper, cloth rags or compressed air to dry parts
immediately after cleaning.
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