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

RIDE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

INITIAL SETUP:

ADJUSTMENT

NOTE

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Due to characteristics of air spring suspension, allow 5 minutes for suspension to stabilize

before beginning adjustment.

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Air pressure must be at least 90 psi (621 kPa) for air ride system to function.

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Height control valves are designed with a delay mechanism and will not respond

immediately when draining or adding air pressure.

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Both ride height valves are adjusted the same way. Right side shown.

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Correct ride height is 15.30 to 15.92 in. (38.9 to 40.4 cm) measured from center of lower

shock absorber mounting screw to bottom of frame rail.

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Tools and Special Tools

Drill Set, Twist (WP 0182, Item 4)

Forward Repair System (WP 0183, Item 6)

Tool Kit, General Mechanic’s: Automotive

(WP 0183, Item 25)

Wrench, Torque (WP 0183, Item 29)

Materials/Parts

Locknut, (2), (WP 0184, Item 94)

Oil, Lubricating (WP 0186, Item 22)

Personnel Required

MOS 63B Wheeled vehicle mechanic

References

None

Equipment Conditions

Vehicle parked on hard, level surface

Engine OFF (

Wheels chocked (

Air system pressurized to 120 to 125 psi (827 to

862 kPa)

TM 9-2320-347-10)

TM 9-2320-347-10)