TM-9-2320-273-10
TRUCK, TRACTOR, LINE HAUL; LIGHT EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER; TRUCK CHASSIS; MEDIUM EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTER
TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
DECEMBER 2012
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STEERING - CONTINUED
MALFUNCTION
Power steering malfunction.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check for proper power steering operation. With tractor standing still, turn
wheels from stop to stop and hold against stop for 5 seconds. Repeat several
times. If steering problem continues, notify supervisor.
MALFUNCTION
Loose lug nuts and loose or damaged suspension components.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check for loose lug nuts and loose or damaged suspension components.
Tighten lug nuts and notify supervisor that lug nuts need to be tightened to
specified torque value. If any parts are loose or damaged, notify supervisor.
END OF TASK
WHEELS AND TIRES
SYMPTOM
Wheel vibrates or wobbles.
MALFUNCTION
Loose or missing lug nuts.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check wheels for loose or missing lug nuts. Tighten loose lug nuts and
notify supervisor that lug nuts need to be tightened to specified torque value.
If any lug nut or stud is broken or missing, notify supervisor.
MALFUNCTION
Bent wheel.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check that wheel is not bent. If wheel is bent, change wheel and tire
assembly. Notify supervisor that a replacement wheel is needed.
MALFUNCTION
Loose, worn, or damaged suspension components.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check suspension for loose, worn, or damaged components. If any
components are damaged, notify supervisor.
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