Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont)

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Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (Cont)

Location

Item

Interval

Item to be

Procedure

Not Fully

No.

Checked or

Mission

Serviced

Capable If:

Semiannual

STEERING

Inspect steering column universal joint

a. Universal joint

SYSTEM

attachment hardware for security.

is loose, broken,

cracked, or hard-

ware is missing.

NOTE

Wheels must be centered before performing

step b.

Inspect staking of pitman arm attachment nut.

b. Pitman arm

nut is loose.

Inspect power steering hoses for leaks,

c. Class III leak

cracks, and chafing.

is evident.

Chafing is severe

or hoses

cracked.

Check steering gear mounting bolts for

d. Bolts loose or

tightness.

missing.

Check steering column U-joint, steering

e. Bolts are

knuckles, tie rod, drag link, pitman arm, and

loose. Breaks or

steering gear for tightness, breaks, cracks,

cracks are

rust, and serviceability.

evident.

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