WANDERS OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE.

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Troubleshooting Malfunctions (Cont)

2-15. TROUBLESHOOTING INSTRUCTIONS (CONT).

Table 2-9. Troubleshooting (Cont)

Malfunction

Test or Inspection

Corrective Action

STEERING SYSTEM (CONT)

HARD TO STEER (CONT).

Step 4. Check main steering gear and secondary (slave) steering gear for leaks, loose mountings, or

damage.

Tighten loose mountings and add oil as necessary (LO 9-2320-279-12).

If there are leaks or damage to steering gears, notify the supervisor.

Step 5. Check that all steering linkage, including drag links, pitman arms, steering arms, intergear

link, and tie rods are lubricated and are not loose or damaged.

Lubricate as required (LO 9-2320-279-12). Tighten if loose or replace drag links

(para 13-4), tie rods (para 13-5), or steering arm (para 10-4) if damaged.

Step 6. Check steering gearbox and steering column for loose mounting or damage.

Tighten loose mounting. If damaged, notify the supervisor.

2. WANDERS OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE.

Step 1. Check for uneven tire pressure, especially at front tandem.

Inflate tires (TM 9-2320-279-10).

Step 2. Check wheels for loose lugnuts.

Tighten loose lugnuts (TM 9-2320-279-10).