TM 5-3810-306-20
TABLE 3-1. ORGANIZATIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTD)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
28. UNEVEN BRAKING OR LINING WEAR
Step 1.
Brakes are out of adjustment.
a. Contact Direct Support Maintenance to adjust brakes.
Step 2.
Defective brake chamber.
a. Remove and repair brake chamber. (Refer to pages
11-4 and 11-8.)
Step 3.
Brake wedge rod is out of the push rod socket.
a. Inspect brake wedge rod.
b. Remove brake chamber and realign wedge. (Refer to
page 11-4.)
Step 4.
Rollers and cage are out of plunger socket.
a. Inspect rollers and cage.
b. Remove brake chamber and realign wedge.
(Refer to page 11-4.)
29. HARD TO STEER LEFT AND RIGHT
Step 1.
Clogged or loose hydraulic lines or fittings.
a. Inspect hydraulic lines. If OK, do Step 2.
Step 2.
Defective pressure relief valve.
a. Remove and test relief valve to ensure it opens at
2500 psi. If OK, do Step 3.
b. Replace relief valve. (Refer to page 13-4.)
Step 3.
Defective steering control valve or pump.
a. Contact Direct Support Maintenance.
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