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TROUBLESHOOTING THE HMMWV - OD1616 - LESSON 1/TASK 1

Step 1. Check for correct tire pressure. To check for proper tire

pressure, refer to page 2-31 of TM 9-2320-280-10.

If the tire

pressure is not up to standards or exceeds the standards, adjust the

pressure.

Step 2.

Check the suspension and steering components, refer to

malfunction 30, WHEEL VIBRATION OR POOR DIRECTIONAL STABILITY, steps

6 and 7, page 2-23 of the TM.

CAUTION

Do not loosen slotted nut to install the cotter

pin. Doing this may cause damage to equipment.

Step 3.

Check the mounting of the tie rod or radius rod to the

geared hub steering arm.

Remove and discard the cotter pin.

Back

off the slotted nut and retighten to 80 ft-lb.

If the cotter pin

hole is not aligned with the nut slots, advance the nut until the

cotter pin can be installed. Then install the cotter pin.

Step 4.

If the cause of the malfunction

determined, notify IDS/IGS maintenance.

(2) Troubleshooting the Malfunction:

HARD STEERING.

Step 1. Check for the correct tire pressure.

If the tire pressure

is not correct, adjust it.

Step 2. Check the level of the power steering fluid. If low, fill

to the proper level and check for leaks. Refer to LO 9-2320-280-12

when checking and filling the power steering fluid.

Step 3.

Check the drivebelts for frays, cracks, and fluid

contamination.

Replace any damaged or contaminated drivebelts.

Refer to paragraphs 3-74 and 3-75 on pages 3-122 and 3-124 of the TM.

Step 4.

Check the drivebelts for the proper tension.

Follow the

procedures contained in paragraph 3-76, page 3-126 of the TM when

checking and adjusting the drivebelts.

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