TM 9-2320-365-20-2
2-1932
YES
NO
4.
Are rear shock absorbers
and shock absorber
brackets secure and free
from damage?
Visual inspection
Shock Absorber Test
KNOWN INFO
TEST OPTIONS
REASON FOR QUESTION
Vehicle may wander, pull
to one side, or shimmy if
shock absorber and
shock absorber brackets
are loose or damaged.
Replace damaged shock absorber(s)
or brackets (para 15-4).
Lugnuts OK.
Steering shaft and
components OK.
Brake adjustment OK.
Front shock absorbers
OK.
Front leaf springs OK.
Spring bushings or
spring shackles OK.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Faulty or damaged rear
shock absorbers or
shock absorber brackets.
Faulty or damaged rear
leaf springs.
Faulty or damaged
resilient mounts.
Faulty or damaged
stabilizer bar.
q1. WANDERS, PULLS TO ONE SIDE, OR SHIMMIES (CONT)
