TB-9-2320-335-13&P HMMWV Operator and Field Maintenance, Parts, Tools M1151A1 M1152A1 M1165A1 Download
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TB 9-2320-335-13&P 2-60 TEST OPTIONS 1. VISUAL 2. REMOVE STEERING GEAR (PARA. 8-20.1) AND INSPECT FOR CRACKS. REASON FOR QUESTION If cracks are present in the welds or inner/outer frame rails, the steering gear could move, causing serious problems with steering. WITH VEHICLE STARTED, TURN STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT AND OBSERVE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING AREA. IS THERE ANY MOVEMENT? KNOWN INFO WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES OK POWER STEERING SYSTEM OK BALL JOINTS OK CONTROL ARMS OK SHOCKS/SPRINGS OK SERPENTINE BELT & PULLEY OK CAPSCREWS OK POSSIBLE PROBLEMS CRACKS AT BOSS WELDS OR INNER/OUTER FRAME RAILS C10 STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART FROM C-9, Page 2-58 YES NOTIFY GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE. NO NO FAULTS