TM 9--2350--292--20--10187 00--1150187 00PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES INCLUDINGLUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS -- CONTINUEDTABLE 3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICESINCLUDING LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS, SEMIANNUALLY -- CONTINUEDITEMNO.NOT FULLYMISSIONCAPABLEIF:PROCEDURELOCATIONITEM TOCHECK/SERVICEINTERVALSEMIANNUALLYEXTERIORWARNING27Shock AbsorbersNOTEPrior to performing this check, ve-hicle must be operated for 5--10minutes.a. Immediately after vehicle operation,feel all shock absorbers (1). Presence ofheat indicates that shock absorbers (1)are functioning properly. A defectiveshock absorber (1) will be colder than hull.b. Check for leaks. Replace leaking shockabsorbers (WP 0412 00).c. Attempt to move shock absorbers (1)from side to side. If movement is present,shock absorber bearing (2) or pin (3) isdefective and must be replacedNo heatpresent,loose,damaged orwornbearings.Any leaks.(WP 0412 00).d. Tighten loose mounting bolts (4 and 5).Torque upper bracket bolts (4) to 145--175lb--ft (197--237 N•m) with torque wrench(item 2, WP 0717 00) and lower bracketmounting bolts (5) to 300--340 lb--ft(407--461 N•m) with torque wrench (item9, 0717 00).123453
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