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M977 SERIES, 8x8 HEAVY EXPANDED MOBILITY TACTICAL TRUCKS (HEMTT)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE, VOLUME 1 OF 3

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Troubleshooting Malfunctions (Cont)

2-15. TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT).

Table 2-9. Troubleshooting (Cont)

Malfunction

Test or Inspection

Corrective Action

SUSPENSION (SHOCK ABSORBERS, SPRINGS, AND TORQUE RODS)

1. VEHICLE WANDERS OR SHIMMIES.

Step 1. Check shock absorbers and leaf spring assemblies for loose mounting and broken parts.

Tighten loose mountings or replace broken shock absorbers (para 15-2).

If leaf spring assemblies have broken parts, notify the supervisor.

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