MIL-DTL-45360H(AT)
3.1.7 Cleaning and drying (see 4.5.2.1).
3.1.7.1 Interior of vehicle. Interior surfaces of vehicle shall be cleaned with solution of
detergent confirming to P-D-220, or Type 1 of MIL-D-16791, and water. Solution temperature
shall not exceed 210 degrees Fahrenheit (oF), and pressure shall not exceed 5 pounds per square
inch (psi) measured 4 inches from the nozzle. After cleaning, cleaned surfaces shall be rinsed with
clean water and dried. Care shall be taken during cleaning and rinsing operations to assure that
no solution or water enters instruments, connections, or other components susceptible to water
damage. Solution or water shall not accumulate and remain in cavities that cannot be drained.
Vehicles with decals, markers, straps, and floor plates installed shall only be hand cleaned with
solution of P-D-220, or Type 1 of MIL-D-16791, and water to prevent damage to these
components. Cleaned surfaces shall be hand rinsed and dried.
3.1.7.1.1 Cleaning and drying of battery supports and retainers. Battery supports and
retainers shall be cleaned with a solution of one-half pound of sodium bicarbonate conforming to
A-A-374 per gallon of water. After cleaning, cleaned surfaces shall be flushed with clean water,
then thoroughly dried. Dried surfaces shall then be preserved in accordance with 3.1.8.2.
3.1.7.1.2 Cleaning and drying of backrests and seats. The backrest and seat cushions
shall be cleaned with a solution of detergent conforming to P-D-220, or Type 1 of MIL-D-16791,
in warm water. After cleaning, the cushions shall be wiped with cloths saturated with clean water
to remove cleaning solution. Care shall be taken not to saturate the cushions with cleaning
solution or water. After rinsing, the cushions shall be dried, then protected in accordance
with 3.1.9.3.
3.1.7.2 Exterior of vehicle. The exterior of vehicle shall be cleaned using solution of
detergent conforming to P-D-220, or Type 1 of MIL-D-16791, in warm water or steam.
Cleaning shall remove all foreign matter. After cleaning, cleaned surfaces shall be rinsed with
clean water or steam and thoroughly dried. Care shall be taken to avoid entry of water or steam
into the driver's or engine compartments.
3.1.8 Preservation.
3.1.8.1 Relubrication. If the vehicle has been operated more than 75 miles since
lubrication, or after the vehicle has been cleaned in accordance with 3.1.7.2, the vehicle shall be
relubricated using materials conforming to drawings, specifications or lubrication order applicable
to the vehicle. All exposed oil can points such as, but not limited to, levers, locking levers,
locking bars, locking pins, pintle pins, hinge pins, hinges strikers, wing nuts, door locks, hand-
operated locking knobs, latches, linkage, and threaded ends of yokes and related clevis pins shall
be coated with lubricant conforming to MIL-L-21260, grade PE10-1. Excess lubricant shall be
removed after coating.
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