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Group 177 Preventive Maintenance
Checks Beneath the Vehicle
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Check Tightness, Bearing Clearance and
Ventilation on the Front Drive Axle
To perform a check of the sealing on the front drive axle,
complete the following:
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Check the hub for excessive dirt, wear, or damage.
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Check the hub for leakage around front driveshaft axle
flange.
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Check the entire axle assembly for wear and damage.
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Check Clearance in Clutch’s Mechanical
Function
To perform a check of the slack in the mechanical linkage
for the clutch, complete the following:
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Check shift tower for proper mechanical linkage and
function.
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Check Clutch’s Hydraulic and Pneumatic
Control System
To perform a check of the clutch’s hydraulic and pneumatic
control system, complete the following:
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Check the clutch’s hydraulic and pneumatic system for
leaks, wear, or damage.
•
Check the clutch fluid level.
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