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4-124. POWER STEERING TESTS AND ADJUSTMENT (SHEPPARD)
THIS TASK COVERS:
a. Steering Pump Pressure Test
c. Steering Gear Internal Leakage Test
b. Steering Pump Flow Test
d. Plunger Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP:
APPLICABLE MODELS
EQUIPMENT CONDITION
All
Parking brake set (TM 9-2320-272-10).
Power steering test equipment installed
TOOLS
General mechanic's tool kit (Appendix E, Item 1)
Power steering reservoir filled to proper level
(LO 9-2320-272-12).
REFERENCES (TM)
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
LO 9-2320-272-12
TM 9-2302-272-10
Personnel must be clear of vehicle when vehicle
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engine is running.
WARNING
Personnel must be clear of vehicle when vehicle engine is running.
Vehicle could suddenly move and cause injury to personnel and/or
damage to equipment.
a. Steering Pump Pressure Test
b. Steering Pump Flow Test
c. Steering Gear Internal Leakage Test
CAUTION
Damage could result to steering gear if steering gear does not
allow wheels to reach axle stops. Plungers must be adjusted
or steering gear will not bleed itself internally.
1.
Observe temperature reading on thermometer. Temperature must be 125-135F (52-57C).
2.
Turn two plungers (7), one on each end of steering gear (6), out to just below surface of boss (8).
NOTE
Spacers must be 0.125-0.187 in. (3.2-4.8 mm) thick.
3.
Position steel spacer block (4) between axle (3) and axle stop (5).
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