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TM 9-2320-366-20-3
TM
p1. HARD TO STEER (CONT)
p1.
KNOWN INFO
TEST OPTIONS
3.
Tires OK.
Visual inspection
Steering oil level OK.
Steering Shaft/Tie Rod Test
Power steering pump oil
Is steering shaft and
REASON FOR QUESTION
hoses and fittings OK.
tie rod properly
Vehicle may steer hard
Air compressor OK.
lubricated, secure,
if steering shaft or tie
Power steering pump OK.
and free from damage?
rod is loose, damaged,
Steering gear assembly OK.
or requires lubrication.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Faulty steering shaft and
tie rod.
NO
Faulty pitman arm and
drag link.
Lubricate tie rods (Appendix H).
Replace damaged tie rods (para 13-4).
Notify DS maintenance of damaged
steering shaft.
YES
KNOWN INFO
TEST OPTIONS
4.
Tires OK.
Visual inspection
Steering oil level OK.
Pitman Arm/Drag Link Test
Is pitman arm and
Power steering pump oil
REASON FOR QUESTION
drag link secure,
hoses and fittings OK.
Vehicle may steer hard
and free from damage?
Air compressor OK.
if pitman arm or drag link
Power steering pump OK.
is loose or damaged.
Steering gear assembly OK.
Steering shaft and tie
rods OK.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
NO
Faulty pitman arm and
drag link.
Tighten loose drag link.
Replace drag link (para 13-3).
Notify DS maintenance of
loose or damaged pitman
YES
arm.
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