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Table 4-2. Organizational Troubleshooting (Con't).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
14. NOISY BRAKES.
Check for road grit, rust, or metal particles in brakedrum.
Step 1.
Clean brakedrum and brake components.
Check for cracked, scored, or deformed brakedrum.
Step 2.
Replace brakedrum (para 4-69).
Check for loose rivets or loose brakeshoe lining(s).
Step 3.
Replace brakeshoes (para 4-55 or 4-56).
WHEELS, BEARINGS, AND HUBS
15. WHEEL NOISE.
Step 1.
Check wheel bearing adjustment.
Adjust wheel bearings (para 4-69).
Step 2.
Check for worn wheel bearings.
Replace wheel bearings (para 4-69).
Step 3.
Check for worn brakeshoe linings or linings that are too tight against brakedrum.
Adjust brakes (para 4-58 or 4-54) or replace brakeshoes (para 4-55 or 4-56).
15. WHEEL WOBBLE.
Step 1.
Check wheel bearing adjustment.
Adjust wheel bearings (para 4-69).
Step 2.
Check for worn wheel bearings.
Replace wheel bearings (para 4-69).
LANDING GEAR (EARLY MODEL)
17. DIFFICULTY IN LOWERING OR RAISING.
Step 1.
Check for grit and dirt on working parts.
Clean and lubricate working parts (Chapter 3, Section l),
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