TM-9-2330-342-23-P
PALLETIZED LOAD SYSTEM TRAILER (PLST) M1076 A1
TECHNICAL MANUAL; FIELD MANUAL
OCTOBER 2012
TM-9-2330-342-23-P - Page 419 of 1348
FIELD MAINTENANCE
WHEEL WOBBLES AND SHIMMIES OR TIRE WEARS UNEVENLY
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, General Mechanic's: Automotive
(WP
0194, Table 1, Item 47)
Personnel Required
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (2)
References
WP
0060
WP
0061
WP
0062
WP
0063
References (cont.)
WP
0092
WP
0093
WP
0094
WP
0118
WP
0119
WP
0120
Equipment Condition
Parking brake applied (TM 9-2330-342-10).
(WP
0190)
Wheels chocked (TM 9-2330-342-10). (WP
0190)
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
WHEEL WOBBLES AND SHIMMIES OR TIRE WEARS UNEVENLY
STEP 1
Is tire pressure correct according to table?
WARNING
•
While changing tires or while performing tire maintenance, stay out of the trajectory
as shown by the area indicated. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to
personnel.
•
Under some circumstances, the tire trajectory may deviate from its expected path.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
If tire has been run flat, or is over or under-inflated when tire is measured and
operating terrain is compared to Unsafe Inflation Pressures tables below, or if wheel/
tire assembly has obvious or suspected damage, it is not safe to adjust tire pressure.
Completely deflate tire and remove tire from axle. Failure to follow these procedures
may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
Place wheel/tire assembly in safety guard prior to initial inflation. Failure to comply
may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
Tire air pressure must be checked properly. Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel.
1.
Remove cap from valve stem.
TM 9-2330-342-23&P
0045
0045-1
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