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TM5-4930-235-13&P
(6) Inspect all other metal parts as follows:
(a) Check for cracks, distortion, corrosion, or wear of metal finish.
(b) Check seal and o-ring grooves for nicks, scratches, or burrs that could damage seals and o-rings
during reassembly.
(c) Check threads for stripping, nicks, cross-threading, or corrosion.
(7) Inspect painted surfaces for peeling, chipping, or scratches.
d. Replacement and Repair.
(1) Replace all cracked, distorted, or heavily corroded parts.
CAUTION
Do not use crocus abrasive cloth or emery cloth on aluminum parts. Cloth contains iron oxide
which causes rapid oxidation of aluminum.
(2) Remove minor corrosion with very fine aluminum oxide cloth. Do not remove metal finish.
(3) Remove small scratches, nicks, or burrs with fine aluminum oxide cloth. Do not change shape or size of
grooves or threads.
(4) Remove and repair damaged paint as follows:
CAUTION
Painting shall be done after final assembly and testing to prevent damage to internal parts.
(a) Remove chipped or peeling paint using aluminum oxide cloth. Do not remove metal finish.
(b) Remove raised edges of scratches using aluminum oxide cloth.
(c) Refer to Painting Instructions for Army Material, TM 43-0139, for specific application procedures.
WARNING
Paint, MIL-C-46168, is toxic. Use only in a well ventilated area. Read and follow all safety and
mixing instructions on containers. Failure to comply can result in injury or death of personnel.
(d) Touch up damage to painted surfaces using paint.
(e) Allow paint to dry and cure before handling or assembling parts.
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