Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) - continued

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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) (Contd)

Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (Contd).

ITEM

ITEM TO CHECK/

EQUIPMENT NOT

INTERVAL

PROCEDURE

NO.

SERVICE

READY/AVAILABLE IF:

Annually

Steering gear

Inspect steering gear (6) for security. If

loose, tighten mounting screws to 62 lb-ft

(84 Nm)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

a. Inspect steering knuckles (1), tie

Semiannually Steering

a. Steering linkage

rod (2), steering arm (3), drag link (4),

system

is broken or loose.

and pitman arm (5) for breaks, cracks,

and loose conditions. If loose, tighten.

If broken or cracked, replace parts as

necessary (WP 0150 00, WP 0194 00,

WP 0195 00, and WP 0191 00).

Semiannually

b. Inspect wheel bearing for loose

conditions. If loose, adjust

(WP 0189 00).

Semiannually

c. Inspect steering stops for bends and

breaks. If bent or broken, notify your

supervisor.

Semiannually

d. Steering wheel

d. Check steering wheel and ensure it

exceeds 2.5 in.

does not exceed more than 2.5 in.

(6.35 cm) free play.

Semiannually

e. Steering wheel is

e. Turn steering wheel through full tange

hard to turn or

to check for any hard steering or

binding.

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