TM 9-2330-371-14&P
ORGANIZATIONAL
MAINTENANCE
OVERVIEW
This chapter contains all of the maintenance authorized to be performed by organizational
maintenance. Included are lubrication instructions, service upon receipt, preventive maintenance
checks and services, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.
Page
General Maintenance Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section I.
Lubrication Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section Il.
Repair Parts; Special Tools; Test, Measurement, and
Section Ill.
Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE); and Support Equipment . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Upon Receipt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section IV.
Organizational Preventive Maintenance Checks
Section V.
and Services (PMCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Organizational Troubleshooting Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section
VI.
Electrical System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section
VII.
Brake System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section
Vlll.
Wheel, Hub, and Drum Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section
IX.
Tire and Tube Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section
X.
Frame and Towing Attachments Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section
Xl.
Body Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section
XIl.
Accessory Item Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section
XlIl.
Preparation for Storage or Shipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Section
XIV.
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Page
Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Cleaning Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Work Safety .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Inspection Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
SCOPE
These general maintenance instructions contain general shop practices and specific methods you
must be familiar with to properly maintain the semitrailer. You should read and understand these
practices and methods before starting organizational tasks on the semitrailer.
WORK SAFETY
Before starting a task, think about the risks and hazards to your safety as well as others. Wear
protective gear such as safety goggles or lenses, safety shoes, rubber apron, or gloves. Protect
yourself against injury.
When lifting heavy parts, have someone help you. Make sure that lifting/jacking equipment is
working properly, that it is suitable for the task assigned, and is secured against slipping.