TM 9-2320-260-20
Table 2-2. Mechanical Troubleshooting (Contd).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
STEERING
43. TOO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING
Step 1. Check for correct tire pressure (TM 9-2320-260-10).
Adjust tire pressure if necessary (TM 9-2320-260-10).
Step 2. Check steering gear for loose mounting screws.
Tighten loose mounting screws.
Step 3. Inspect pitman arm, drag link, steering arm, and tie rod ends for looseness or damage
a. Replace loose or damaged parts (paras. 9-9, 9-11, and 9-12).
b. Adjust for correct toe-in (para. 9-8).
c. If steering arm is damaged, notify your supervisor.
Step 4. Inspect wheel bearings for proper adjustment and damage (malfunction 36, step 6).
END OF TESTING!
44. HARD STEERING
Step 1. Check front tires for proper inflation (TM 9-2320-260-10).
Adjust tire pressure as necessary (TM 9-2320-260-10).
Step 2. Inspect pitman arm, drag link, steering arm, and tie rod ends for binding, damage, or lack
of lubrication.
a. If binding, lubricate (LO 9-2320-260-12).
b. Replace if bent or damaged (paras. 9-9, 9-11, and 9-12).
c. If steering arm is damaged, notify your supervisor,
Step 3. Inspect power steering drivebelts for glazing, splits, cracks, breaks, and looseness.
Replace if glazed, split, cracked, or broken. Adjust if loose.
Step 4. Inspect power steering pump, hoses, tubes, and assist cylinder for leaks or damage.
a. Tighten loose connections.
b. Replace power steering pump, hoses, tubes, and assist cylinder if leaking or damaged
Step 5. Check for improper toe-in adjustment.
Adjust toe-in if necessary (para. 9-8).
END OF TESTING!
45. VEHICLE WANDERS OR PULLS TO ONE SIDE
Step 1. Check front tires for proper inflation (TM 9-2320-260-10).
Adjust tire pressure as necessary (TM 9-2320-260-10).
Step 2. Check front tires for uneven tire wear (malfunction 37).
Step 3. Check for dragging brakes (table 2-3, malfunction 4 or 5).
Step 4. Check wheel bearings for proper adjustment and damage (malfunction 36, step 6).
Step 5. Check steering gear for loose mounting screws.
Tighten loose mounting screws.
Step 6. Inspect spring U-bolt and shackles (malfunction 37, step 2).
Step 7. Inspect pitman arm, drag link, steering arm, and tie rod ends (malfunction 43, step 3).
END OF TESTING!
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