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 TM 9-2320-366-20-3
TM
INITIAL SETUP
Equipment Conditions
Tools and Special Tools
Engine shut down (TM 9-2320-366-10-1).
Tool Kit, Genl Mech (Item 46, Appendix C)
Cab raised (TM 9-2320-366-10-1).
Materials/Parts
Personnel Required
Locknut (Item 68, Appendix G)
(2)
START
KNOWN INFO
TEST OPTIONS
1.
Steering oil level OK.
Visual inspection
Steering lines OK.
Steering Gear Shaft
Is steering shaft U-joint,
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Tie Rod Test
steering gear assembly
Faulty steering shaft
REASON FOR QUESTION
shaft and tie rod properly
A steering shaft U-joint,
U-joints and tie rod.
lubricated, secure, and
steering gear assembly
Faulty pitman arm and
free from damage?
shaft or tie rod that is
drag link.
loose, damaged, or
Faulty steering gear
requires lubrication may
assembly.
cause vehicle to have
excessive play when
NO
turning steering wheel.
Lubricate tie rods (Appendix H).
Replace damaged tie rod (para 13-4).
Notify DS maintenance of damaged
YES
steering shaft.
KNOWN INFO
TEST OPTIONS
2.
Steering oil level OK.
Visual inspection
Steering lines OK.
Pitman Arm/Drag Link Test
Is pitman arm and
REASON FOR QUESTION
Steering shaft and tie
drag link secure and
A pitman arm or drag
rod OK.
free from damage?
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
link which is loose,
Faulty pitman arm and
damaged or may cause
drag link.
vehicle to have
Faulty steering gear
excessive play when
NO
assembly.
turning steering wheel.
Tighten loose drag link.
YES
Replace drag link (para 13-3).
Notify DS maintenance of
loose or damaged pitman
arm.
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