TM-9-2320-272-23-1
TRUCK, 5-TON, 6X6, M939, M939A1, AND M939A2 SERIES TRUCKS (DIESEL)
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MAINTENANCE MANUAL; VOLUME 1 OF 5
SEPTEMBER 2012
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VEHICLE WANDERS OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE - Continued
STEP
7.
DOES VEHICLE STEER PROPERLY AFTER TIGHTENING STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS?
a.
Visually check for loose or missing steering gear mounting bolts.
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Figure 7.
Steering Gear.
b.
Replace any missing mounting bolts (Ross) (Volume 3, WP
0499), (Sheppard) (Volume 3, WP
0500).
c.
Tighten mounting bolts to 260-280 ft-lb (353-380 N·m).
d.
Ensure vehicle is returned to normal operating condition.
e.
Check to see if your original vehicle wanders or pulls problem still exists.
CONDITION/INDICATION
DOES VEHICLE STEER PROPERLY AFTER TIGHTENING STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS?
DECISION
YES - Go to Step (11) to verify problem is solved.
NO - Go to Step (8).
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