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Table 4-2. Organizational Troubleshooting (Con't).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check wheel bearing adjustment.
Step 2.
Adjust wheel bearings (para 4-69).
Step 3.
Check for loose springs.
Tighten U-bolts (para 4-79).
Step 4.
Check radius rod adjustment.
Adjust radius rod (para 4-80).
22. EXCESSIVELY WORN, SCUFFED, OR CUPPED TIRES.
Step 1.
Check wheels for looseness.
Tighten wheel nuts to 450-500 Ib.-ft. (610-678 N*m).
Step 2.
Check for deformed wheel or rim.
If wheel or rim is damaged, replace (para 4-72).
Step 3.
Check wheel bearing adjustment.
Adjust wheel bearings (para 4-69).
Step 4.
Check for deformed brakedrum.
Replace brakedrum (para 4-69).
DOORS
23. DIFFICULTY IN LOCKING OR UNLOCKING DOORS,.
Step 1.
Check center lock, flush bolts, and striker plates for rust or corrosion.
Clean and lubricate (Chapter 3, Section l).
Step 2.
Check if door is hard to lock.
Add shim stock as required under center lock and (or) flush bolt guides.
Check for a good weather tight seal when door is in closed and locked position.
Step 3.
Add shim stock as required under striker plate at flush bolts. Replace defective lock
assembly (para 4-88).
24. DOOR HINGES DO NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Check for rust on hinge pin.
Step 1.
Remove rust and lubricate (Chapter 3, Section l).
Step 2.
Check for cracked or broken hinge.
Replace hinge (para 4-90).
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