ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - continued

TM 9-2320-269-20-1

ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED

MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

STEERING - CONTINUED

PULLS OR WILL NOT RECOVER FROM TURNS

Step 1. Inspect axle (1) for damaged or loose parts.

If axle (1), steering knuckles (2), or springs (3) are broken, cracked, or loose, notify Direct

Support Maintenance.

Step 2. Check front tire (4) toe-in.

a. Roll truck forward 12 to 15 feet (3.66 to 4.57 m) with steering wheel straight ahead.

b. Measure the distance across tires (4) from front-center to center and back-center to

center.

If the back distance is not 1/16-inch (.16 cm) wider than the front, adjust tie rods ends

Step 3. Inspect wheel bearings (6) for damage and wear.

a. Remove hub and drum assemblies (7) (page 2-611).

b. If bearing (6) cups or cones are broken, cracked, or grooved, get rid of as needed.

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