Lesson 1. Troubleshooting The Steering System Of the M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle BFV.

M2/M/3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle Steering System
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CONDITIONS

Within a self-study environment and given the subcourse text, without

assistance.

STANDARDS

Within five hours

REFERENCES

No supplementary references are needed for this task.

Introduction

The Bradley fighting vehicle (BFV) has long-range mobility and fire

power.

It is used for land combat and is designed for high first

round kill probability and light armor crew protection.

Troops can

be carried cross-country while using the turret and firing port

weapons for attack.

The steering system on the BFV is very crucial and must be operating

properly at all times.

For this reason, the mechanic should be

familiar with the steering system troubleshooting and maintenance

procedures.

Provided in this task are examples of procedures that

the mechanic might perform when troubleshooting the steering system.

Before developing the specific procedures needed to test and

troubleshoot the steering system, a review of some of the general

troubleshooting procedures used for this system will be covered

first.

Also discussed will be the special test equipment used