TM-9-2320-387-24 HMMWV Direct Support & General Support Maintenance Manual Volume 1 Download
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TM 9-2320-387-24-l STEERING SYSTEM WHEELS AND TlRES OK BRAKES OK POWER STEERING SYSTEM OK BALL JOINTS OK POSSIBLE PROBLEMS OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS OTHER STEERING COMPONENTS KNOWN INFO WHEELS AND TIRES OK BRAKES OK POWER STEERING SYSTEM OK BALL JOINTS OK CONTROL ARMS OK POSSIBLE PROBLEMS OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS OTHER STEERING COMPONENTS KNOWN INFO WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES OK POWER STEERING SYSTEM OK BALL JOINTS, CONTROL ARMS, SHOCKS/SPRINGS OK POSSIBLE PROBLEMS OTHER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS OTHER STEERING COMPONENTS ARE THE CONTROL ARMS AND THEIR BUSHINGS OK? DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART OPTfONS VISUAL INSPECTION - LOOK FOI BROKEN OR WORN BUSHINGS AND BENT CONTROL ARMS. ALSO CHECK MOUNTING HARDWARE. REASON FOR QUESTfON Worn control arms reduce steerability of the vehicle and reduce tire life. L ARE THE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND COIL SPRINGS OPERATING EFFECTIVELY? OPTIONS SEE PROCEDURE AT RIGHT. REASON FOR QUESTION Broken or fatigued shock absorbers and coils can C6 1 ITE ARE THE RADIUS RODS OK (NOT WORN OUT)? OPTIONS VISUAL INSPECTION - CHECK FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR, UNSERVICEABLE BUSHINGS. REASON FOR QUESTION The radius rods sarve to keep the mar wheels pointed in the proper direction.