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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES INCLUDING
LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS -- CONTINUED
TABLE 3 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES
INCLUDING LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS, SEMIANNUALLY -- CONTINUED
ITEM
NO.
NOT FULLY
MISSION
CAPABLE
IF:
PROCEDURE
LOCATION
ITEM TO
CHECK/
SERVICE
INTERVAL
SEMIANNUALLY
EXTERIOR
WARNING
27
Shock Absorbers
NOTE
Prior to performing this check, ve-
hicle must be operated for 5--10
minutes.
a. Immediately after vehicle operation,
feel all shock absorbers (1). Presence of
heat indicates that shock absorbers (1)
are functioning properly. A defective
shock absorber (1) will be colder than hull.
b. Check for leaks. Replace leaking shock
absorbers (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) is
defective and must be replaced
No heat
present,
loose,
damaged or
worn
bearings.
Any leaks.
(WP 0412 00).
d. Tighten loose mounting bolts (4 and 5).
Torque upper bracket bolts (4) to 145--175
lb--ft (197--237 Nm) with torque wrench
(item 2, WP 0717 00) and lower bracket
mounting bolts (5) to 300--340 lb--ft
(407--461 Nm) with torque wrench (item
9, 0717 00).
1
2
3
4
5
3