Table 12. Wheels and Tires Troubleshooting Procedures.

TM 9-2320-361-24-1

0006 00

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS TROUBLESHOOTING - UNIT (Contd)

Table 12. Wheels and Tires Troubleshooting Procedures.

MALFUNCTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

1. Check vehicle for overload

If vehicle load is excessive, adjust to

1. UNEVEN TIRE WEAR

condition (TM 9-2320-361-10).

capacity limit.

2. Check for loose inner wheel

1. If inner wheel adapter nuts are

adapter nuts or loose lugnuts

loose, tighten 400425 lb-ft

(WP 0006 00, table 11,

(542576 Nm).

malfunction 1, step 3).

2. If lugnuts are loose, tighten

325355 lb-ft (441481 Nm).

3. Check for correct tire pressure

Adjust tire pressure if necessary

(TM 9-2320-361-10).

4. Check shock absorbers for class

Replace any defective shocks

II or class III leaks.

(WP 0160 00).

5. Check for improper toe-in

Adjust toe-in (WP 0190 00).

adjustment.

6. Check wheel bearings for proper

1. Adjust wheel bearings if

adjustment and damage. Raise

necessary (WP 0189 00).

wheel off ground. Use prybar to

2. If damaged, replace wheel

check for excessive play.

bearings (WP 0187 00 or

WP 0188 00).

7. Check drag link for defects

1. If linkage parts are defective,

(WP 0195 00).

replace (WP 0195 00).

2. Perform steering gear

adjustment (WP 0193 00).

8. Check to make sure tires have

Rotate tires (TM 9-2610-200-14).

been properly rotated

(TM 9-2610-200-14).

9. Check for broken front-end

Replace broken components.

components.

10. Check for bent or damaged

If bent or damaged, replace wheel

wheels.

(WP 0186 00).

0006 00-16