TM 9-2320-273-20
Table 8-2. Axles Troubleshooting Procedures (Continued).
MALFUNCTION.
TEST OR INSPECTION.
CORRECTIVE ACTION.
LUBRICANT LEAKING (Continued):
Tighten bolts or notify direct support personnel to reseal.
Step 2.
Check breathers (driving axles) for obstruction or damage.
Clean or replace as necessary.
4.
EXCESSIVE OR UNEVEN TIRE WEAR:
Step 1.
Check wheel alinement (para 10-10 for front wheels).
Adjust alinement.
Step 2.
Check brake adjustment.
Adjust brake if required (para 9-31 (M915), 9-32 (M916-M920) for front wheels
or 9-33 (M915), 9-34 (M916-M920) for rear wheels).
Step 3.
Check cold tire pressure.
Inflate to proper pressure (Refer to TM 9-2320-273-10).
Section Ill MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
8-6. INTRODUCTION.
This section provides you with Organizational Level maintenance procedures for the propeller shafts
and axles. To find a specific maintenance procedure, see one of the following task summaries.
a.
Propeller Shafts (para 8-7).
b.
Front Axle (para 8-8).
c.
Rear Axle (para 8-9).
d.
Pusher Axle (para 8-10).
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