General Inspection Of Components

All components should be inspected for wear or damage before reassembling.

• Always make sure that component to be inspected is clean and free from oil or grease.
• When a component is to be checked dimensionally against design specified values, use the appropriate measuring equipment i.e. micrometers, verniers, surface plates, dial test indicators (DTI).
• Always make sure that all measuring equipment is correctly calibrated before use.
• Reject a component which is not within specified values/limits or if it appears to be damaged.
• A component may be reinstalled if dimensions obtained during checking are at the maximum tolerance limit and it is in an undamaged condition.
• Bearing journal clearances should be checked where necessary using Plastigage.
• Gaskets, seals and O-ring seals are to be re-used unless damaged.