What the thread found

• Draw bar and canister lubrication require specific maintenance procedures covered in video tutorials.
• Socket block adapter needle bearings on the arm require lubrication during routine maintenance.
• White lithium grease is suitable for arm bearings and piston rod lubrication.
• Gimbal and tilt bearings should be lubricated with Arri oil, though light turbine oil or quality 3-in-1 oil can serve as alternatives.
• Contact ReNu without lubrication (Miller-Stephenson MS-530) is the recommended cleaner for gimbal bearings, not carb cleaner.
• Renolit ST-80 white lithium grease is used by the shop for standard lubrication tasks and offers long-term value.
• Mass air flow sensor cleaner can be used as an alternative cleaning product for maintenance work.

Depends on

• Specific product recommendations reflect one shop's practices and may vary by location and equipment model.
• Video links provided in the original post have limited accessibility to verification.
• No comprehensive maintenance schedule or parts list was established in the discussion.
• Some product recommendations appear as alternatives without detailed comparison of performance or compatibility.

Parts

Gimbal Bearing

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