TM 9-2815-220-24
HELICAL-COIL INSERT REPLACEMENT
0029 00
CLEANING
WARNING
Compressed air can injure you and others.
Do not aim air at
personnel.
Do not use more than 30 psi.
Always wear goggles.
Cleaning solvent is mildly toxic.
Solvent evaporates and both
the fumes and liquid are flammable.
See Warning in front of
Manual.
1. See Work Package 0028 for Standard Cleaning Procedures.
2. Clean threads (3).
a. Lubricate helical-coil tap (4) with engine oil.
b. Using tap (4) and tap handle, slowly thread tap in and out of threads (3).
c. Flood insert with cleaning solvent (item 8, WP 0173), then, using compressed air, blow
dirt and any loose metal chips out of threads (3).
4
3
WP 0029 00-2