TM 9-2320-365-20-2
2-1926
1.
START
Lugnuts OK.
Steering shaft and
components OK.
Brake adjustment OK.
YES
NO
Vehicle may wander, pull
to one side, or shimmy if
shock absorbers and
bracket(s) are loose or
damaged.
Are front shock absorbers
and bracket(s) secure and
free from damage?
Visual inspection
Shock Absorber Test
KNOWN INFO
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
TEST OPTIONS
REASON FOR QUESTION
q1. WANDERS, PULLS TO ONE SIDE, OR SHIMMIES
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
Engine shut down (TM 9-2320-365-10).
Faulty or damaged front
shock absorbers.
Faulty or damaged front
leaf springs.
Faulty or damaged rear
shock absorbers or
shock absorber brackets.
Faulty or damaged spring
bushings or spring
shackles.
Faulty or damaged rear
leaf springs.
Faulty or damaged
resilient mounts.
Faulty or damaged
stabilizer bar.
Tools and Special Tools
Tool Kit, Genl Mech (Item 44, Appendix C)
Iron, Tire (Item 20, Appendix C)
Replace damaged
shock absorber(s) or
bracket(s) (para 15-3).