TM 5-4310-451-14
Table 4-2. Mechanical Troubleshooting (Con’t).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
TIRES
6.
ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR.
Step 1
Check for loose wheel bearings.
Adjust wheel bearings (see paragraph 4-68 or 4-69).
Step 2
Check for deformed brakedrum.
Replace brakedrum (see paragraph 4-69).
7.
NOISY OR WOBBLY WHEELS.
Check for loose or worn wheel bearings.
Adjust or replace wheel bearings (see paragraph 4-68 or 4-69).
SUSPENSION
8.
AIR COMPRESSOR UNIT LEANS TO ONE SIDE.
Check for broken spring leaves, center bolts, and clips.
Replace springs (see paragraph 4-75).
9.
AIR COMPRESSOR UNIT PULLS TO ONE SIDE.
Step 1
Check wheel bearing adjustment.
Adjust wheel bearings (see paragraph 4-68 or 4-69).
Step 2
Check for loose springs.
Tighten U-bolts (see paragraph 4-75).
AIR COMPRESSOR
10.
BLOWDOWN VALVE OPERATES ERRATICALLY
Step 1
Check for dirty blowdown valve.
Inspect and clean blowdown valve (see paragraph 4-88).
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