MIL-T-62316 Truck, Van, Panel: Calibration And Repair: 3900 Kilograms 8,600 Pounds Gvw, 4X2, Modified CommercialThis specification covers diesel or gasoline engine driven, four-wheel, two-rear wheel drive, forward control type commercial panel trucks, with cabinetry and shelving. The truck has a minimum gross vehicle weight GVW of 3900 kilograms kg 8,600 pounds. Vehicles procured under this specification are commercial items which are warranted by the manufacturer as specified in acquisition documents. See figures 1 through 5.

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MIL-T-62316B(AT)

* 3.4.5 Automatic transmission. An automatic transmission shall be furnished.

3.4.6 Driveline components. The drive line components shall be adequate to transmit the maximum delivered torque of the engine, as developed through the maximum gear train reduction.

3.4.7 Suspension. The vehicle shall be equipped with suspension system with components having a rated capacity at least equal to the load imposed on each member, measured at the ground, with the vehicle loaded to specified payload. When suspension is rated at the spring pads, unsprung weight shall be deducted. The vehicle shall be equipped with hydraulic,

double-acting shock absorber at each wheel. Heavy duty springs, front and rear, shall be

furnished. Suspension stabilizer devices shall be furnished. Heavy duty is defined as having a rated capacity equal to the load imposed, plus at least 5 percent, with vehicle loaded with specified payload.

3.4.8 Axles. Axle ratings shall be at least equal to the load imposed on each axle, measured at the ground, with the vehicle loaded to specified payload. The front axle and its steering components shall be the manufacturer's rated heavy duty type.

* 3.4.9 Wheels, rims, tires end tubes. The vehicle shall be equipped with single front and rear wheels. Rims and tire ratings shall conform to Tire and Rim Association or European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation recommendations for the type and size of tires furnished. Except when tube type tires are specified in the procurement documents, multi-piece rims shall not be furnished. Tire size, tire load range (ply rating) shall be the same for all tires on the vehicle. When specified (see 6.2), disc type wheels shall be furnished.

* 3.4.9.1 Tires. Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), tires shall be of the tubeless type with highway tread. Unless otherwise specified, low profile or standard profile tires may be furnished. Tires shall be of the steel belted radial type or when specified (see 6.2), bias ply. Tires shall be of rated capacity at least equal to the load imposed on each tire, measured at each wheel, at the ground, with the vehicle loaded to specified GVW. Tubes and tires shall conform to Tire and Rim Association or to the European Tyre and Rim Technical Organisation recommendations.

* 3.4.9.2 Inner tubes. When tube tires are specified in procurement documents, inner tubes shall be of proper size for tires furnished. Tube type radial tires shall have radial tire inner tubes.

3.4.9.3 Spare tire assembly. A spare wheel or rim shall be mounted on a carrier and installed in an accessible location on the inside (streetside) rearward of the meter plug-in cabinet (see figure 5). The carrier design shall enable safe removal or mounting of spare wheel assembly using only tools specified in 3.4.14.