TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
Table 2-2. Unit Troubleshooting - Continued
Malfunction
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY - Continued
2. WHEELS ARE NOISY - Continued
If wheel bearings are out of adjustment, adjust wheel bearings. Refer to paragraph
Step 3.
Inspect wheel bearings for overheating or damage. Refer to paragraph 2-65.
Replace damaged wheel bearings. Refer to paragraph 2-65.
3. TRAILER VIBRATES WHEN BEING TOWED
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 for bent axles.
If axles are not bent, go to step 3.
If any axle is bent, replace defective axle. Refer to paragraph 2-68.
Step 3.
Check wheel bearing adjustment on each wheel. Refer to paragraph 2-65.
If wheel bearing adjustments are good, notify Direct Support Maintenance.
If wheel bearings are out of adjustment, adjust wheel bearings. Refer to paragraph
4. TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY
NOTE
Refer to figure 2-7 for tire wear chart.
Step 1.
Check for bent axles.
If axles are not bent, go to step 2.
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