PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
PART 8: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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Y53-6032
(R05/10)
Tires &
Wheels
Disc wheels
Inspect the wheel disc for any cracks or surface irregularities. Inspect the
rim edge and bead seat area for damage. Replace any damaged wheels -
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR.
X
Demountable rims
Inspect the mounting ring, rim gutter, side ring, and lock ring for damage;
replace as required.
X
Wheel nuts and studs
Check the tightness of the fasteners and tighten the fasteners to the speci-
fied torque as required (see
page 185
).
X
Wheel nuts and studs
Inspect for damaged hex corners, stripped or damaged threads, and
excessive corrosion; clean or replace as required.
X
Power
Steering
Reservoir
Check the fluid level (see
page 171
).
X
Reservoir (ON HIGHWAY)
Drain, replace the filter, and refill (see
page 171
).
X
X
Reservoir (OFF HIGHWAY)
Drain, replace the filter, and refill (see
page 171
).
X
X
Steering gear
Check the lash of the sector shaft; adjust as required.
X
Steering gear
Grease the trunnion bearing (EP NLGI #2 lithium-based, moly-filled, HD
grease).
X
Steering gear
Grease the input shaft seal (EP NLGI #2 lithium-based, moly-filled, HD
grease).
X
Power assist cylinder
Lubricate the ball joints. Inspect for leaking rod seals, damaged ball joint
boots, and damage to cylinder rod or barrel.
X
Hoses and tubes
Check for leaks and chafing.
X
Table 2
Preventative Maintenance Schedule (Continued)
SYSTEM
COMPONENT
MAINTENANCE TASK
Recommended
PM Interval
I
A
B
C
D
E
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