TM 5-3805-254-20-1
ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
WARNING
When jacking vehicle, be sure vehicle is on level ground. Put blocks in front and behind each
wheel to prevent vehicle from moving, and support vehicle with trestle stands to prevent
personnel injury.
Step 6.
Check kingpins (5) for worn condition as follows: jack tire off ground (page
2-424). Using block of wood and pry bar, lift up tire and check for looseness at
kingpins (5).
a.
If kingpins (5) are worn, notify Direct Support Maintenance.
b.
If kingpins (5) are not worn, go to step 7.
Step 7.
Check kingpins (5) for frozen condition as follows: jack up front of dump truck
(page 2-424). Have assistant turn steering wheel left and right. Check for
tightness at kingpins (5).
a.
If kingpins (5) are frozen, lubricate (LO 5-3805-254-12). If
kingpins (5) are still frozen, notify Direct Support Maintenance.
b.
If kingpins (5) are not frozen, go to step 8.
Step 8.
Check steering arms (6) for bent, cracked, or broken condition.
a.
If steering arms (6) are bent or broken, notify Direct Support
Maintenance.
b.
If steering arms (6) are not bent or broken, go to step 9.
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