TM 10-4610-239-24
TM 08580B-24/3
Table 3-1. Direct Support Troubleshooting - Continued
Malfunction
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY - Continued
4.
FLATBED CARGO TRAILER VIBRATES WHEN BEING TOWED
Step 1.
Check for worn or broken spring leaves.
If spring leaves are good, go to step 2.
If spring leaves are worn or broken, replace both spring assemblies.
Refer to paragraph 3-8.
Step 2.
Check for worn or broken trunnion brackets.
If trunnion brackets are good, go to step 3.
If trunnion brackets are worn or broken, replace trunnion axle. Refer to
Step 3.
Check for bent trunnion axle.
If trunnion axle is bent, replace trunnion axle. Refer to paragraph 3-4.
If trunnion axle is not bent, go to step 4.
Step 4.
Check for bent axles.
If axles are bent, replace bent or worn axles. Refer to paragraph 2-68.
If axles are not bent or worn, notify General Support Maintenance.
5.
TIRES WEAR UNEVENLY
Step 1.
Check for worn or broken spring leaves.
If spring leaves are good, go to step 2.
If spring leaves are worn or broken, replace both spring assemblies.
Refer to paragraph 3-8.
Step 2.
Check for worn or broken trunnion brackets.
If trunnion brackets are good, go to step 3.
If trunnion brackets are worn or broken, replace trunnion axle. Refer to
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