TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
Table 2-2. Unit Troubleshooting - Continued
Malfunction
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
FLATBED CARGO TRAILER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - Continued
3. DIM OR FLICKERING LAMPS - Continued
Step 7.
Check light assemblies for loose or damaged wires and sockets. If wires or sockets are
damaged, replace composite lights. Refer to paragraph 2-59.
If wires and sockets are not damaged, notify Direct Support Maintenance.
SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY
1. WHEELS WOBBLE OR SHIMMY
Step 1.
Jack up trailer on all four leveling jacks and spin each tire to check for bent wheels and
out of round or damaged tires. Refer to figure 2-7 for tire wear chart.
If wheels and tires are good, go to step 2.
If any wheel is bent or any tire is out of round or damaged, replace defective wheel
or tire. Refer to paragraph 2-67.
Step 2.
Check wheel bearing adjustment on each wheel. Refer to paragraph 2-65.
If wheel bearing adjustments are good, go to step 3.
If wheel bearings are out of adjustment, adjust wheel bearings. Refer to paragraph
2. WHEELS ARE NOISY
Step 1.
Jack up trailer on all four leveling jacks and spin each tire to check for bent wheels
and out of round or damaged tires. Refer to figure 2-7 for tire wear chart.
If wheels and tires are good, go to step 2.
If any wheel is bent or any tire is out of round or damaged, replace defective wheel
or tire. Refer to paragraph 2-67.
Step 2.
Check wheel bearing adjustments on each wheel. Refer to paragraph 2-65.
If wheel bearing adjustments are good, go to step 3.
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