PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-736

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 736

MARCH 2014
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-736 - Page 8 of 33
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PS 736
MAR 14
Vehicle
vibration
loosens
the
nut.
Eventually, the nut and bolt come completely
loose, causing a lot of wear-and-tear on the
vehicle’s suspension system.
There should be a line marked across the nut
and bolt. If the line doesn’t line up, the nut has
moved. The line is for reference purposes only,
though. Realigning it doesn’t mean the nut is
torqued correctly. Your mechanic will need to
do that.
While you’re at it, look for shiny spots on
the nut’s washer and any corrosion buildup
around the nut. That indicates movement, too.
If the nut, NSN 5310-01-597-5003, and
alignment bolt, NSN 5305-12-150-8323, are
missing, get your mechanic to replace ’em.
He’ll also retighten a loose nut to 155 lb-ft.
Toe
the
Line
MK III VMMD Husky…
Add mark to help spot movement
Operators,
during the
before and
after PMCS
on your Husky,
take a
close
look
at the
lower shock
absorber
bracket
for loose
hardware.
The vehicle
is NMC if the
bracket, bolt,
or locknut
is loose,
damaged, or
missing.
if there’s no mark on the nut or bolt, use a
marker pen or a tube of sealing compound,
NSN 8030-00-408-113
7
, to
make your own line
across the nut and end of the bolt.
Just make sure
your mechanic
has torqued it
properly
first.
o
u
ch!
This trail
is
really
rough!!
I think some of my
suspension hardware
is getting
loose!!!
736 12-13.indd
1-2
1/28/14
3:37 PM
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