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2-44 CLEAN NO. 2 BEARING PACKAGE (AVIM) (Continued)
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1. Clean No. 2 bearing package as follows:
Protect bearings from damage. Handle
only in clean area. Use clean, lint-free
cloth (E26). Damaged bearings can
cause engine failure.
a. Wear gloves (E20). Immerse two liners (1),
two retaining rings (2), two seals (3), re-
tainer assembly (4), retaining ring (5), shim
(6), bearing (7), and housing assembly (8)
in dry cleaning solvent (E17).
b. Remove contaminants from parts other than
carbon seals by scrubbing with fiber brush.
When using compressed air for cleaning,
use approved protective equipment for
eyes and face. Do not use more than 30
psig air pressure. Do not direct air toward
yourself or another person. Failure to
comply could result in injury to eyes or
skin. In case of injury, get medical at-
tention.
c. Wear goggles. Blow dry parts using clean,
dry compressed air.
Lubricating oils (E32 and E33) cause
paralysis if swallowed. Prolonged con-
tact with them may irritate the skin.
Handle only in well-ventilated areas
away from heat and flame. Drain and
store in approved metal safety con-
tainers. Avoid prolonged or repeated
contact with skin and do not take in-
ternally. Wash contacted areas of skin
thoroughly after handling. If irritation
of skin results, get medical attention.
Get medical attention for eyes.
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