WANDERS OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE-continued

TM 9-2320-279-20-1

Troubleshooting Malfunctions (Cont)

Tab/e 2-9. Troubleshooting (Cont)

Malfunction

Test or Inspection

Corrective Action

STEERING SYSTEM (CONT)

2. WANDERS OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE (CONT).

Step 3.

Check for brake dragging. Jack up vehicle (TM 9-2320-279-10) and turn wheels.

If brakes drag, adjust brakes (para 11-7) or replace brake shoes (paras 11-3 or 11-4).

Step 4.

Check for loose or damaged wheel bearings.

Adjust wheel bearings (para 12-2 or 12-3).

Replace if damaged (para 12-2 or 12-3).

Lubricate wheel bearings as required (LO 9-2320-279-12).

Step 5.

Check main steering gear and secondary (slave steering gear) for loose mounting.

If mounting is loose, tighten the main steering gear mounting screws to 155 lb-ft

(210 Nm). Tighten the slave steering gear screws to 155 lb-ft (210 Nm).

Step 6.

Check drag link and tie rods for damage or loose ends.

Tighten loose drag links or tie rod ends. Replace damaged drag links (para 13-4) or

tie rod ends (para 13-5).

Step 7.

Check shock absorbers and leaf spring assemblies for loose mounting and broken parts.

Tighten loose mountings or replace broken shock absorbers (para 15-2).

If leaf spring assemblies are damaged, notify the supervisor.

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