TB-9-2320-335-13-P
TRUCK, UTILITY: EXPANDED CAPACITY, IAP/ARMOR READY
TECHNICAL BULLETIN; OPERATOR AND FIELD MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST (RPSTL) INSTRUCTIONS
MAY 2008
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TB 9-2320-335-13&P
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TEST OPTIONS
1. VISUAL
2. REMOVE STEERING GEAR
(PARA. 8-20.1) AND INSPECT
FOR CRACKS.
REASON FOR QUESTION
If cracks are present in the welds or
inner/outer frame rails, the steering
gear could move, causing serious
problems with steering.
WITH VEHICLE STARTED, TURN
STEERING WHEEL LEFT AND RIGHT
AND OBSERVE STEERING GEAR
MOUNTING AREA. IS THERE ANY
MOVEMENT?
KNOWN INFO
WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES
OK
POWER STEERING
SYSTEM OK
BALL JOINTS OK
CONTROL ARMS OK
SHOCKS/SPRINGS OK
SERPENTINE BELT &
PULLEY OK
CAPSCREWS OK
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
CRACKS AT BOSS
WELDS OR
INNER/OUTER FRAME
RAILS
C10
STEERING SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC FLOWCHART
FROM C-9,
Page 2-58
YES
NOTIFY
GENERAL SUPPORT
MAINTENANCE.
NO
NO FAULTS
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