All of the Following Statements with Respect to the Inspection

All of the following statements with respect to the inspection of mechanical diodes are true except:

A) After removing each of the struts and springs from the pocket plate, clean the components in a solvent tank.
B) Each of the notches that the struts lock into must not show any signs of wear.
C) The end of the struts will become smoother as they wear.
D) If the springs are bent or cracked, the unit will typically need to be replaced.