TM 5-3805-254-20-1
ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING - CONTINUED
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
77. STEERING WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE - CONTINUED.
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.
NOTE
Lug nuts on right side of dump truck have right hand threads and lug nuts on left side of dump
truck have left hand threads.
Step 16.
Jack up front of dump truck (page 2-424). Remove front tire (page 2-1168).
Check lug nuts (1) and lugs (2) for loose or damaged condition or missing parts.
a.
If lug nuts (1) or lugs (2) are loose tighten alternately using 1 1/2-
inch, 3/4-inch drive socket and hinged handle. Tighten to 450 to
500 ft. lbs. (610 to 678 N•m) using 1 1/2-inch, 3/4-inch drive
socket and hinged handle and 0 to 600 ft. lbs. (O to 814 N•m) torque
wrench.
b.
If lug nuts (1) or lugs (2) are damaged, replace (page 2-1168).
c.
If lug nuts (1) or lugs (2) are missing, replace (page 2-1168).
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