TM 5-4210-233-14&P-2
6-23. CAM FOLLOWER REPAIR
This task covers:
a.
Cleaning/inspection
c.
Assembly
b.
Disassembly
d.
Follow-on Maintenance
TOOLS REQUIRED
MATERIALS/PARTS REQUIRED
Tool Kit, General Mechanics, Automotive
Solvent, dry cleaning (Item 3, Appendix E)
(Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)
Oil, lubricating (Item 10, Appendix E)
Shop Equipment, Automotive
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
Maintenance and Repair
Cam Followers and Push Rods Removed
(Appendix B, Section III, Item 4)
(see para 6-22.)
Set, dial indicator (Appendix B, Section III, Item 32)
Gauge, feeler (Appendix B, Section III, Item 38)
a.
Cleaning/inspection.
WARNING
Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is potentially dangerous.
Avoid repeated and prolonged breathing of vapors and
skin contact with the liquid. Do not use near open flame,
arcing equipment or other ignition sources. Always wear
eye protection and protective clothing. The flash point of
P-D-680 is 100 to 138 deg. F (38 to 59 deg. C).
(1) Clean cam follower (1) with dry cleaning
solvent (Item 3, Appendix E).
(2) Inspect cam follower (1) for damage.
(3) Check side clearance between cam follower body (1) and roller (2) is not more than 0.023 in. (0.58
mm). If clearance is more than 0.023 in. (0.58 mm) go to step b.
(4) Put cam follower in vise. Check for more than
0.010 in. (0.25 mm) pin-to-bushing clearance
using dial indicator (Appendix B, Section !Ii,
Item 32). If clearance is more than 0.01 0 in.
(0.25 mm) go to step b.
b.
Disassembly.
NOTE
Pin and roller must be replaced together.
(1) Drive pin (1) out of cam follower body (2).
(2) Remove roller (3).
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