TM 9-2320-365-20-1
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont)
Item
No.
Interval
Location
Item to be
Checked
or
Serviced
Procedure
Not Fully
Mission
Capable If:
44
Semiannual
FRONT
WHEEL
ALIGN-
MENT
Check front wheel alignment (para 13-5).
NOTE
Do not turn tires when turning wheel to check
for steering wheel free play.
Place a strip of tape around steering wheel at 12
O’clock position. Turn steering wheel right until
resistance is felt. Place a ruler lightly against outer
rim of steering wheel with end of ruler at one edge
of tape. Turn steering wheel left until resistance is
felt. Measure distance designated edge of tape
has traveled. Maximum free play measured at
outside rim of steering wheel is 2-1/2 in. (6.4 cm).
Front wheels
cannot be
aligned.
Steering wheel
exceeds 2-1/2 in.
(6.4 cm) free
play.
2-48
