Bushings (External)
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Attaching hardware bent | B | Require repair or replacement of bent part if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware broken | A | Require repair or replacement of broken part if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware corroded, affecting structural Integrity | A | Require repair or replacement of corroded part if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware incorrect | B | Require repair or replacement of incorrect part if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware loose | A | Require repair or replacement of loose part if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware missing | C | Require repair or replacement of missing part if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware threads damaged | A | Require repair or replacement of part with damaged threads if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Attaching hardware threads stripped (threads missing) | A | Require repair or replacement of part with damaged threads if available, otherwise, replace bushing |
| Binding | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Contaminated | 1 | Suggest replacement |
| Deteriorated, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Distorted, affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Missing | C | Require replacement |
| Noisy | 2 | Further inspection required |
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NOTE:
If noise isolated to bushing, suggest repair or replacement. Use only approved lubricant on rubber bushings. Petroleum-based lubricants may damage rubber bushings.
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| Rubber separating from internal metal sleeve on bonded bushing | A | Require replacement |
| Seized | A | Require replacement |
| Shifted out of position | B | Require repair or replacement |
| Split | A | Require replacement |
| Surface cracking (weather-checked) | No service suggested or required | |
| Worn affecting performance | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Worn, close to the end of Its useful life | 1 | Suggest replacement |