TM 9-2330-238-14
Table 4-2. Organizational Troubleshooting (Con’t).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
17. BRAKING IS UNEVEN.
Step 1.
Step 2.
Step 3.
Check to see if brakes are adjusted properly.
Adjust brakes (para 4-36).
Check for contaminated brakeshoe linings.
Clean brakedrum and brake components. If necessary, replace brakeshoe (para 4-38) and
oil seal (para 4-48).
Check for defective wheel cylinder.
Replace defective wheel cylinder (para 4-39).
18. BRAKES ARE NOISY
Step 1.
Check for loose rivets or linings.
Replace defective brakeshoe (para 4-38).
Step 2.
Check for cracked, scored, or worn brakedrum.
Replace defective brakedrum (para 4-48).
Step 3.
Check for foreign material in brakedrum.
Clean brakedrum and brake components.
WHEELS, HUBS, AND TIRES
19. EXCESSIVELY WORN, SCUFFED, OR CUPPED TIRES.
Step 1.
Check for deformed wheel or rim.
Replace wheel (para 4-49).
Step 2.
Check for loose wheel bearings.
Adjust wheel bearings (para 4-48).
20. NOISY OR WOBBLY WHEELS.
Step 1.
Check for worn or damaged wheel bearings.
Replace wheel bearings (para 4-48).
Step 2.
Check for loose wheel bearings.
Adjust wheel bearings (para 4-48),
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