
SERVICE TECHNIQUES
A. SERVICE SAFETY
Appropriate service methods and proper repair pro-
cedures are essentialfor the safe, reliable operation of
all motor vehicles aswell asthe personal safety of the
individual doing the work. This Shop Manual provides
general directions for accomplishing service and repair
work with tested, effective techniques. Following them
will help assure reliability.
There are numerous variations in procedures, techni-
ques, tools, and parts for servicing vehicles, aswell as
in the skill of the individual doing the work. This Manual
cannot possibly anticipate all such variations and pro-
vide adviceor cautions asto each. Accordingly, anyone
who departs from· the instructions provided in this
Manual must first establishthat hecompromisesneither
his personalsafety nor the vehicleintegrity by hischoice
of methods, tools or parts.
B. SERVICETECHNIQUES
Cleanthe exterior of all components before carrying out
any form of repair. Dirt and abrasive dust can reduce
the efficient working life of a component and lead to
costly replacement.
Time spent on the preparation and cleanlinessof work-
ing surfaces will pay dividends in making the job easier
and safer and will result in overhauled components be-
ing more reliable and efficient in operation.
Use cleaning fluids which are known to be safe. Cer-
tain types of fluid can cause damage to 'O' rings and
cause skin irritation. Use solvents that are suitable for
cleaningcomponents anddo not riskthe personalsafety
.of the user.
Replace 'O' rings, sealsor gaskets whenever they are
disturbed. Never mix new and old seals or 'O' rings,
regardlessof condition. Always lubricate new sealsand
'O' rings with hydraulic oil before installation.
When replacing component parts use the correct tool
for the job.
HOSES AND TUBES
Always replace hosesand tubes if the end connections
are damaged.
When installing a new hose loosely connect each end
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and makesure the hose takes up the designed position
before tightening the connection. Clamps should be
tightened sufficiently to hold the hosewithout crushing
and to prevent chafing.
The hosesare the arteries of the unit, be sure they are
in good condition when carrying out repairs or
maintenance, otherwise the machine's output and pro-
ductivity will be affected.
After hose replacement to a moving component check
the hose does not foul by moving the component
through the complete range of travel.
Be sure any hose which has been installed is not kink-
ed or twisted.
Hoseconnections which aredamaged, dented, crush-
ed or leaking, restrict oil flow and the productivity of
the components being served.Connectors which show
signs of movement from the original swaged position
have failed, and will ultimately separate completely.
A hose with a chafed outer cover will allow water en-
try. Concealedcorrosion of the wire reinforcement will
subsequently occur along the hose length with resul-
tant hose failure.
Ballooning of the hose indicatesan internal leakagedue
to structural failure. This condition rapidly deteriorates
and total hose failure soon occurs.
Kinked, crushed,stretched or deformed hosesgenerally
suffer internal structural damagewhich can result in oil
restriction, a reduction in the speed of operation .and
ultimate hose failure.
Free-moving, unsupported hoses must never be allow-
edto touch eachother or relatedworking surfaces.This
causes chafing which reduces hose life.
BEARINGS
Bearingswhich are considered suitable for further ser-
vice should becleanedin asuitablesolvent and immers-
ed in clean lubricating oil until required.
Installation of a bearing can be classified in two ways:
pressfit on rotating parts such asshafts and gears,and
push fit into static locations such as reduction gear
housings.Where possible,alwaysinstallthe bearingon-
to the rotating component first.
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