TM-9-2320-366-20-1

M1083 SERIES, 5 TON, 6x6, MEDIUM TACTICAL VEHICLES (MTV)

TECHNICAL MANUAL; MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS; UNIT MAINTENANCE; VOLUME NO. 1 OF 5

FEBRUARY 2006

CHANGE 3

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TM 9-2320-366-20-1

Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont)

Item

No.

Interval

Location

Item to be

Checked or

Serviced

Procedure

Not Fully

Mission

Capable If:

25

Semiannual

STEERING

SYSTEM

a.

Inspect steering column universal joint

attachment hardware for security.

a.

Universal joint

is loose, broken,

cracked, or hard-

ware is missing.

NOTE

Wheels must be centered before performing

step b.

b.

Inspect staking of pitman arm attachment nut.

b.

Pitman arm

nut is loose.

c.

Inspect power steering hoses for leaks,

cracks, and chafing.

c.

Class III leak

is evident.

Chafing is severe

or hoses

cracked.

d.

Check steering gear mounting bolts for

tightness.

d.

Bolts loose or

missing.

e.

Check steering column U-joint, steering

knuckles, tie rod, drag link, pitman arm, and

steering gear for tightness, breaks, cracks,

rust, and serviceability.

e.

Bolts are

loose. Breaks or

cracks are

evident.

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