TM 9-2330-376-14&P
Table 4-2. Organizational Troubleshooting (Con't).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
WHEELS AND TIRES
11. EXCESSIVELY WORN, SCUFFED, OR CUPPED TIRES.
Check for proper torque on wheel
Step 1.
nuts.
Torque wheel nuts to 340-350 lb-ft
(454-474 NZm) using sequence shown.
Inspect for bent wheel.
Step 2.
Replace wheel (para 4-45).
Inspect for bent or damaged trunnion
Step 3.
or axles.
Notify Direct Support Mainte-
nance.
Check wheel bearing adjustment.
Step 4.
Adjust wheel bearings (para 4-44).
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
12. TRAILER DOES NOT TRACK.
Step 1.
Check for bent wheel.
Replace wheel (para 4-45).
Step 2.
Check for bent or damaged trunnion or axles.
Notify Direct Support Maintenance.
Step 3.
Check wheel bearing adjustment.
Adjust wheel bearings (para 4-44).
13. IMPROPER SPRING ACTION.
Step 1.
Check for loose U-bolts.
Torque tandem axle U-bolt nuts to 85-105 Ib.ft. (115-142 NZm). Torque trunnion axle U-bolt
nuts to 150-175 Ib.-ft. (203-237 NZm).
Step 2.
Inspect for broken spring leaves.
Notify Direct Support Maintenance.
Inspect for broken spring center bolt or clip.
Step 3.
Notify Direct Support Maintenance.
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