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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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FIELD MAINTENANCE

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL

INITIAL SETUP:

Tools and Special Tools

Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive

(Volume 5, WP

0826, Table 1, Item 56)

Personnel Required

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References

Point to Point Schematics

Volume 3, WP

0492

References (cont.)

Volume 3, WP

0493

Volume 3, WP

0496

Volume 3, WP

0501

Volume 3, WP

0510

Equipment Condition

Vehicle parked and engine shut down.

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TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL

NOTE

Conduct these malfunction tests if there is excessive play in the steering wheel. This

procedure will check steering wheel free play, drag link for looseness and damage, tie rod

for damage and loose ends, pitman arm for damage, and steering assist cylinder for improper

adjustment and damage.

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