TM-9-2320-440-13-P

TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENSE (THAAD) CARRIER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

AUGUST 2010

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FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION DEFLATES RAPIDLY WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED

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MALFUNCTION

TEST OR INSPECTION

CORRECTIVE ACTION

AIR RIDE SUSPENSION DEFLATES RAPIDLY WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED

NOTE

The THAAD rear air ride suspension system consists of two independent suspension

control systems, one on each side of the vehicle.

Both systems are identical and are

diagnosed the same way.

The following steps identify which system is malfunctioning

and troubleshoots the malfunction to the fault in that system.

Step 1.

Start engine (

Charge air system to 100 to 120 psi (690 to

827 kPa). Allow air suspension system to adjust to correct ride height and shut off

engine (

Monitor air suspension system and determine which side

of the vehicle is not maintaining correct ride height.

Perform Steps 2 through 5 on system that does not maintain correct

suspension ride height.

Tools and Special Tools

Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s: Automotive

(WP 0183, Item 25)

Materials/Parts

Soap Chips (WP 0186, Item 31)

Personnel Required

MOS 63B Wheeled vehicle mechanic

References

WP 0055

WP 0146

WP 0151

WP 0153

Equipment Conditions

Engine OFF (

Parking brake applied (

Wheels chocked (

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