TM 9-2330-386-14&P
ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE - Continued
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
SPRINGS AND SUSPENSION
9. HARD PULLING.
Step 1.
Check for dragging brakes (side pull or hot drum) .
a. If brakes are dragging, go to MALFUNCTION 7. BRAKES DRAG AND ONE
OR MORE BRAKE DRUMS RUNNING HOT.
b. If brakes are not dragging, go to step 2.
Check for loose or worn wheel bearings.
S t e p 2.
a. If wheel bearings are loose, adjust (para. 4-38).
b. If wheel bearings cannot be adjusted, replace (para. 4-38).
c. If wheel bearings are not loose or worn, go to step 3.
Step 3.
Check for loose trunnion tube hanger bolts.
a. If trunnion tube hanger bolts are loose, torque to 300 lb-ft.
b. If trunnion tube hanger bolts are secure, go to step 4.
Check for loose or broken springs.
Step 4.
If springs are loose or broken, notify direct support maintenance.
10. IMPROPER SPRING ACTION.
Step 1.
Check for loose spring end cap U-bolts.
a. If U-bolts are loose, torque U-bolt lock nuts to 300 lb-ft.
b. If U-bolts are secure, go to step 2.
Check springs for broken or weak spring leaves.
S t e p 2.
If leaves are broken or weak, notify direct support maintenance.
11. EXCESSIVELY WORN, SCUFFED, OR CUPPED TIRES.
Check that cold tire pressure is 75 psi.
Step 1
a. If tire pressure is incorrect, inflate or deflate tires to
correct pressure.
b. If tire pressure is correct, go to step 2.
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